Press Releases

10.06.2014

6th NRW Nano-Conference with accompanying exhibition features innovations in nanotechnology

December 1 and 2, 2014 will see the 6th edition of the NRW Nano-Conference. Guests from industry, science and politics are welcome to take part in an enriching interdisciplinary dialogue about the opportunities, risks and potential of nanotechnology.
16.05.2014

Outlook on COMPAMED: 8th Spring Convention introduced smart mobile diagnostics and Wearables

The COMPAMED Spring Convention provides a preview to Europe’s largest trade show for suppliers of medical manufacturing technology which takes place every fall in Düsseldorf. On May 9, 2014, experts gathered in Frankfurt to attend talks and discuss the latest trends on the topic of  "Medical Technology to go– MST-Solutions for mobile Diagnostic, Monitoring, and Therapy Systems“.
15.04.2014

Crimean crisis: economic sanctions unpopular in micro- and nanotechnology industry

Economic sanctions against Russia in response to the Crimean conflict are rather unpopular among representatives of the micro- and nanotechnology industry in Germany. In a short survey, the IVAM Microtechnology Network asked selected industry experts – the IVAM Executive Panel – for their opinion.
02.04.2014

Matthias Lorenz will be new member of the board of IVAM Microtechnology Network

Matthias Lorenz from AEMtec GmbH in Berlin will be new member of the board of IVAM Microtechnology Network. The election took place in Stuttgart during the general annual meeting of the IVAM Microtechnology Network on March 25, 2014.
31.03.2014

Measure the impossible – Polytec wins the 6th IVAM Marketing Prize

The company Polytec GmbH located in Waldbronn, Germany, received the 6th IVAM Marketing Prize on March 25, 2014. The award ceremony took place in Stuttgart during the annual general meeting of the IVAM Microtechnology Network. 
11.03.2014

Mood of the German Micro- and Nanotechnology Industry Significantly Brightens

For the German companies dealing with microtechnology, nanotechnology, advanced materials and optical technologies, business in 2013 has developed just as the industry had predicted earlier that year: at a constant level. But things are supposed to get better in 2014. The companies do not expect an enormous growth, but they are more positive than they have been ever since the outbreak of the financial and economic crisis.
05.03.2014

International expert meeting point: ΣYSTEMS INTEGRATION takes place in the Netherlands

The event ΣYSTEMS INTEGRATION, initiated by the IVAM Microtechnology Network, takes place in the Netherlands for the first time.
25.02.2014

Apply for the IVAM Marketing Prize! Closing date is March 14, 2014

Companies and institutes from the fields of micro- and nanotechnology, advanced materials, optics and photonics are invited to apply for the for the “IVAM Marketing Prize competition”.
25.02.2014

Micro, nano and materials for the US medical market: successful joint pavilion at MD&M West in California

For the first time, IVAM Microtechnology Network organized a joint pavilion at MD&M West to support its member companies and other high-tech enterprises to enter the American market. IVAM is going to organize a
04.02.2014

In Singapore business opportunities wait for medical device manufacturers

Singapore is an excellent stepping stone for European and American companies to enter the Asian markets. Professional events in Singapore offer the unique chance to get in contact potential customers and suppliers from Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea at the same time with.
29.11.2013

COMPAMED is holding on to its position as the international leading market place for medical devices

The COMPAMED, co-located to the world’s biggest medical fair MEDICA in Dusseldorf, Germany, confirmed again its leading position as international market place for medical manufacturing. Almost 17.000 international guests, most of them from abroad, came to the halls 8a and 8b to find out about parts and components for the suppliers market.
18.11.2013

IVAM Executive Panel: Minimum wage has no major impact on MEMS industry and economic performance in Germany

MEMS industry experts in Germany doubt that the possible introduction of a nationwide minimum wage in Germany would have a major impact on the general economic performance. Due to a survey conducted by the IVAM Microtechnology Network, 60 percent of the IVAM Executive Panel members assume that Germany’s economic performance would remain stable.
11.11.2013

IVAM supports developing the US market: first joint pavilion at MD&M West in California

For the first time IVAM Microtechnology Network organizes a joint pavilion at the medical technology trade show MD&M West at the Anaheim Convention Center, where the members of the network can present themselves to the US market.
22.10.2013

IVAM Microtechnology Network: Dr. Thomas Roland Dietrich appointed new CEO

Dr. Thomas Roland Dietrich becomes Chief Executive Officer of the IVAM Microtechnology Network. At its meeting on October 18, the five-member board confirmed the appointment of the postdoctoral chemist as executive with effect from January 1, 2014.
08.10.2013

Highlights of the Product Market “High-tech for Medical Devices” at COMPAMED

At the joint pavilion of the IVAM Microtechnology Network “High-tech for Medical Devices” more than 40 international exhibitors from ten nations will showcase their products and technologies on an area of  600m².