Press Releases

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’.
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.