Posts by Mona Okroy-Hellweg

The miniaturization of electronics and the resulting constant reduction in production costs has been a major driver of innovation in recent decades in a large number of industries - medical technology is no exception. Today, high-quality and cost-effective microelectronics enable numerous convenient applications for patients that were unthinkable years ago - like wearable solutions.

Sensor technology is one of the key technologies when it comes to making conventional medical devices or production processes in the manufacture of medical products smarter and more controllable. Sensors make it possible to digitize diagnostic, control or therapy devices and thus also contribute to making these applications "wearable".

Microfluidics plays an increasingly important role in industry and in applications for everyday life. The medical technology and healthcare markets are particularly in focus. Mobile diagnostic and therapeutic devices are not possible without microfluidic components that process small amounts of liquids. At COMPAMED 2019, microfluidics is is again a special trend topic in our joint area as well as at the experts forum.

We would like to introduce our board members to you: For this reason, we did short interviews with them about key technologies, technology trends and the relevance of networks. Dr. Lutz Aschke, Managing Director of TRUMPF Photonic Components, has been a member of IVAM's executive board since 2007 and chairman of the board since 2015. He contributes his expertise in optics, photonics and laser technology to his work on the board.

Get to know our executive board members better! We have interviewed them for you to ask about trends and innovations, key technologies and the relevance of international business networks. Dominique Bouwes is the newest member of the executive board. She was elected as new member and Deputy Chairwoman in April 2019. In particular, she brings her experience in the management of SMEs to the board. She is also active in the area of financial management of the association.

Too much work last week and no time to celebrate the International Beer Day? That doesn't matter! Just drink your beer together with your potential customers. A joint after-work beer at trade fairs and events can help you to deepen the conversations of the day and expand your network in a relaxed atmosphere.

Wir haben mit den fünf IVAM-Vorstandsmitgliedern in kurzen Interviews über Schlüsseltechnologien, Technologietrends und die Relevanz von Netzwerken gesprochen. Bärbel Schilling von der Plan Optik AG aus Elsoff ist seit März 2015 Mitglied im IVAM-Vorstand. In die Vorstandstätigkeit bringt sie insbesondere Erfahrungen für die erfolgreiche Vernetzung von kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen sowie Know-how im Bereich der Internationalisierung ein.

Traditionally, we leave our office once or twice a year to conduct a strategic meeting in a constructive atmosphere. The goal is always to discuss with each other across all divisions and unaffected from the current daily business. On days like this, even our trade fair manager sometimes manages to leave her mail unanswered for a day. This year we practiced the Disney method and experienced an ArtNight.

Im IVAM-Blog möchten wir Ihnen die Vorstandsmitglieder näher vorstellen. Aus diesem Grund haben wir in kurzen Interviews über Schlüsseltechnologien, Technologietrends und die Relevanz von Netzwerken gesprochen. Dr. Lutz Aschke, Geschäftsführer von TRUMPF Photonic Components ist seit 2007 IVAM-Vorstandsmitglied, seit 2015 Vorsitzender. In seine Vorstandstätigkeit bringt er insbesondere sein Know-how der Optik, Photonik und Lasertechnologie ein.

An dieser Stelle möchten wir die Gelegenheit geben, die Vorstandsmitglieder besser kennenzulernen. Aus diesem Grund haben wir ihnen 4 Fragen zu Schlüsseltechnologien, Technologietrends und der Relevanz von Netzwerken gestellt. Matthias Lorenz von der Berliner AEMtec GmbH ist seit März 2014 Mitglied des IVAM-Vorstandes. Zu seinen Schwerpunkten innerhalb der Vorstandstätigkeit zählen die Mikrosystemtechnik und der Medizintechnikmarkt in Europa und Nordamerika.