Press Releases

19.03.2015

Microtechnology industry reserved about TTIP in its present design

The proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the European Union and the US is causing mixed feelings in the European microtechnology industry. The companies appreciate the potential benefits of the free trade agreement, but they rather disapprove of it in its considered design.
19.03.2015

Microtechnology industry more eager to invest

The European microtechnology industry has recently been more eager to invest than in previous years. In the annual economic data survey, which the IVAM Microtechnology Network has conducted in February 2015, almost a third of the participating companies stated that they have invested more in 2014 than in the year before. This is a higher percentage than in the past years and also, it seems, above the European average.
13.03.2015

Key Enabling Technologies for industry – IVAM joint booth at HANNOVER MESSE 2015

From April 13.-17, 2015, the world’s leading industry trade show HANNOVER MESSE showcases the latest trends and innovative technologies along the entire value chain. The IVAM Microtechnology Network will pool Key Enabling Technologies of the future at a joint booth in Hall 3. 
04.03.2015

Printed electronics, printed diagnostics and 3D printing: ΣYSTEMS INTEGRATION in Finland focusses on high-tech printing

New high-tech printing processes play a significant role in developing new products for various industries. Printed electronics, printed diagnostics and 3D printing of micro components have the potential to open up new and attractive future markets for innovations in medical technologies, communication technology, consumer electronics and many more.
23.02.2015

Succesfull medical exhibition: IVAM joint pavilion at MD&M West keeps growing

From February 10-12, 2015, Anaheim, CA, was host to the largest medical technology trade show in the USA. About 2,000 exhibitors presented their products to approximately 50,000 visitors on more than 32,000 m² of space. Placed in the specifically created area “Micro Nanotech”, IVAM was present with a joint booth for 14 companies.
11.02.2015

Compamed Spring Convention: "A silver lining for medical technology“– photonics applications for diagnostic and therapeutic methods

Enabled by continuously increasing requirements for reliability and precision in medical diagnostic and therapeutic devices, biophotonics, laser technology and micro-optics are gaining a foothold in medical technology. 
27.01.2015

7th IVAM Marketing Prize to be awarded to excellent technology marketing

The Prize is awarded to creative concepts and innovative ideas in technology marketing. All successfully completed activities and concepts from all fields of marketing communications from 2014 are eligible for participation. 
14.01.2015

HOSPITALAR in São Paulo - Business opportunities for medical device manufacturers

For the first time at the coming HOSPITALAR in Brazil, the IVAM Microtechnology Network will offer a joint booth in the direct vicinity to the component manufacturers and assist companies in opening up the Brazilian market. 
07.01.2015

A summit of nanotechnology in Japan – IVAMs first joint pavilion at nano tech in Tokyo

For the first time, the IVAM Microtechnology Network organizes a joint pavilion on-site to enable companies and institutes in the field of nanotechnology to present their products to the Japanese and international public.
28.11.2014

Gentle,quick and precise: COMPAMED 2014 showcased ‘wearables’ and optical processes for high-tech medical devices

State-of-the-art optical processes and miniaturized sensors integrated into wearable, networked measuring devices – so-called ‘wearables’ - were the key trends at COMPAMED. Both help diagnostics, monitoring and therapeutic processes to become mobile, quick, safe, flexible and patient-friendly.
25.11.2014

Easier access to US market: representatives of micro- and nanotechnology industry in favor of TTIP

Micro- and nanotechnology experts in Germany think that the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the EU and the US would give impetus to their industry. 
07.11.2014

IVAM Product Market “High-tech for Medical Devices” at COMPAMED 2014

The joint pavilion will exhibit miniaturized components, functional materials and high-precision processes that will improve cost-effectiveness, safety and reliability of medical technology products in the future, e.g. in the manufacture of mobile analysis, therapy and monitoring devices.
22.10.2014

Asian markets are waiting for German medtech suppliers

In Asia, the coming years will see investments focus on the medical technology field. This means optimal conditions for German enterprises that aim to expand their operations and secure a foothold in the Asian market. With its parallel operations in the markets of China, Singapore and Japan, IVAM has achieved excellent market coverage in the Far East. 
30.06.2014

ΣYSTEMS INTEGRATION shows efficiency improvements through automation in microfluidics

Around 60 international experts on microfluidics took the opportunity to network and share the latest trends at IVAM’s established symposium ΣYSTEMS INTEGRATION. Held on June 17, 2014 in Almelo, the Netherlands and hosted by WWINN BV, its key topic was ‘Automation in the production and application of microfluidic devices in chemistry and biology’.