Press Releases

13.01.2017

Successful cooperation with Japan

In 2016 the IVAM Microtechnology Network intensified its activities to improve networking between Japanese and German medical technology companies. Within a collaboration project the cooperation between companies from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and the Japanese Fukushima Prefecture was brought forward.
06.01.2017

Signpost towards digitalization: new High-Tech Summit addresses leading experts from the high-tech field

In March 2017, the IVAM Microtechnology Network starts with a new event, the IVAM High-Tech Summit. This conference is set to bring together the leading experts from the high-tech field on an annual basis to tackle current challenges and discuss trailblazing solutions. On March 23, 2017, the event in Dortmund, Germany will address the pressing issues of digitalization.
23.11.2016

COMPAMED 2016 connected medical devices and people

Miniaturized connected systems and outstanding business contacts: forming networks on both technical and business level was one of the key features of COMPAMED 2016, the international trade fair for suppliers and manufacturers of medical technologies. This trend was visible at and enhanced by the joint trade fair booth of the IVAM Microtechnology Network in hall 8a, the accompanying presentation forum and numerous B2B meetings between companies from Germany and Japan.ok@ivam.de
10.11.2016

LaserForum 2016 brought laser experts into contact with medical experts

With the topic "Laser use for neurosurgery and biofabrication" this year's LaserForum on November 3 at Hanover, Germany, provided an opportunity for laser experts, device manufacturers and medical professionals to get together.
13.10.2016

New Products - Highlights of COMPAMED 2016

In 2016, the joint pavilion by the IVAM Microtechnology Network, the Product Market “High-tech for Medical Devices”, will be located in Hall 8a again and will focus on the innovations from key technologies like microtechnology, nanotechnology, photonics or advanced materials. The joint pavilion in Hall 8a hosts about 50 international exhibitors on 700 sqm of space.
13.09.2016

Successful business activities during the MMA in Singapore: components for digitalization are a worldwide trend

Every two years manufacturers and suppliers of medical components meet at the Medical Manufacturing Asia (MMA) to discuss the latest trends and to present their innovations to the Asian market. The MMA took place from August 31 to September 2, 2016 for the third time, co-located to Medical Fair Asia. 
18.08.2016

Microtechnology in the face of Brexit: stable market and stalling innovation

Representatives of the microtechnology industry in Germany do not believe that the Brexit will have a manifest impact on their industry. Two-thirds of the IVAM Executive Panel – a group of selected executives and scientists – who have been queried by the IVAM Microtechnology Network, believe that the Brexit will not affect the microtechnology industry in Europe.
15.08.2016

LaserForum 2016 focuses on medical laser applications

This year’s LaserForum will be held on November 3, 2016 at NIFE, Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development in Hanover, Germany. It will be titled ‚Medical Laser Appplications‘.
20.07.2016

Successful start for the international hightech-conference “Health Business Connect”

The participants of "Health Business Connect", who came from 10 countries in Asia, Europe and North America, were fully satisfied with the organization and the results of the event. 
29.06.2016

After Brexit vote: high-tech industry must continue collaboration

After the majority vote of the British people for the withdrawal of their country from the EU, the IVAM Microtechnology Network calls for cohesion and continued collaboration between UK and EU companies.
26.06.2016

International expert meeting “Health Business Connect” in France

The IVAM Microtechnology Network, in cooperation with the French partners Pôle des Microtechniques, Temis and Statice, is organizing ‘Health Business Connect – Micro & Nano MEETS Medical Innovation” on July 11-12, 2016, in Besançon, France.
21.06.2016

International companies showcase their innovations at Medical Manufacturing Asia in Singapore

From August 31 to September 2, 2016, the MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA (MMA), a specialist trade show for medical manufacturing, will again take place in Singapore, co-located to MEDICAL FAIR ASIA. After successful participations in 2012 and 2014, the IVAM Microtechnology Network again presents a joint pavilion and a session at the forum. 
24.05.2016

Microtechnology solutions support the digitization of industrial processes

At this year’s HANNOVER MESSE, the joint pavilion of the IVAM Microtechnology Network, the Product Market "Micro, Nano & Materials", was located within the "Industrial Supply" area for the first time. Especially for „Smart Factory“, a trend topic of this year’s HANNOVER MESSE, the innovations from miniaturization play a central role.
22.04.2016

Black sheep impresses the judges: Polytec wins 8th IVAM Marketing Prize

On March 14, 2016, Polytec GmbH from Waldbronn was awarded the 8th IVAM Marketing Prize. Polytec had thrown their hat into the ring with a trade fair campaign for the TMS-350 TopMap Inline surface measuring system.
18.04.2016

IVAM Microtechnology Network: executive board was unanimously re-elected

The general annual meeting of IVAM e.V has renewed its confidence in the five-member board for the upcoming three years. 
22.03.2016

Britain’s research-intensive high-tech industry fears “Brexit”

Britain's research-intensive high-tech industry fears the "Brexit". A majority of micro- and nanotechnology companies and research institutes in the UK predicts that an exit of their country from the European Union would have a negative impact on their business or research performance. 
15.03.2016

Three finalists nominated for the 8th IVAM Marketing Prize

The jury has nominated three finalists for the 8th IVAM Marketing Prize: eagleyard Photonics GmbH, Polytech GmbH and Tronics Microsystems S.A.
14.03.2016

10th COMPAMED Spring Convention focuses on personalized and individualized medicine of the future

The COMPAMED Spring Convention is celebrating an anniversary: this year sees the tenth iteration of the annual meeting of experts, manufacturers and user of the medical field. 
10.03.2016

IVAM presents cross-industry solutions for the suppliers’ industry at HANNOVER MESSE

From April 25-29, 2016, HANNOVER MESSE again presents the latest industrial trends and innovative technologies along the entire value chain. The special area “Industrial Supply” mainly focuses on wide-ranging suppliers' solutions across all industries. It takes place in the halls 4-6.