Press Releases

07.12.2010

China sees the future of microtechnology in the “internet of things” and “green technologies” - IVAM presented European actors

At present time China is a big growth market that IVAM – the international Microtechnology Network – wishes to exploit in collaboration with Chinese cooperation partners. Most recently IVAM presented competences of European microtechnology companies and institutes at the end of November at the ICMAN, 4. National Chinese Conference of Microtechnology in Shanghai.
26.11.2010

IVAM establishes contacts in China: National Microtechnology Conference in Shanghai

This week international experts discussed commercial applications in microtechnology at the Shanghai ICMAN conference. “We get good insights into the situation of technology and markets in China. We will present the IVAM network and establish valuable contacts,” Dr. Uwe Kleinkes stated, CEO of the IVAM association of microtechnology. The business partner China becomes more and more important for European companies according to the IVAM data collection.
24.11.2010

COMPAMED convinced with international flair - medical technologies from Germany are in demand all over the world

The 40 international exhibitors of the IVAM-product market „High-tech for Medical Devices“ at this years’ COMPAMED say they were really satisfied with the course of the medical supplies trade show. Thus, the U.S. company Specialty Coating Systems, world market leader in parylene coating and coating units, already applied for COMPAMED 2011 at the first day of the trade show.
27.09.2010

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

COMPAMED, the international leading trade fair for the supplier market of medical manufacturing, opens its doors in the scope of MEDICA from November 17 to 19, 2010 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Experts of the medical technology industry show new developments, ranging from plastic and crystal components to material analysis as well as micro pumps and implants at the IVAM Product Market and the forum “High-tech for Medical Devices”.
13.09.2010

The future of microtechnology is green in Japan, too. More than 300 industry representatives attend IVAM forum in Tokyo

The third German-Japanese Micro/Nano Business Forum at the Exhibition Micromachine last Thursday in Tokyo attracted more than 300 Japanese industry representatives. With their keynote presentations, Prof. Esashi of Tohoku University and Prof. Gessner of the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Electronic Nano Systems ENAS provided an excellent overview of current research activities in micro- and nanosystems technology.
02.08.2010

The future of microtechnology is green in Japan, too - more than 300 industry representatives attend IVAM forum in Tokyo

The third German-Japanese Micro/Nano Business Forum at the Exhibition Micromachine last Thursday in Tokyo attracted more than 300 Japanese industry representatives. With their keynote presentations, Prof. Esashi of Tohoku University and Prof. Gessner of the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Electronic Nano Systems ENAS provided an excellent overview of current research activities in micro- and nanosystems technology.
20.07.2010

German micro- and nanotechnology industry sees economic trend reversed

After the years of the economic crisis, 2008 and 2009, the microtechnology, nanotechnology and advanced materials industries in Germany are now confirming a reversal of the economic trend. More than half of the companies say that business in the first half of 2010 fared better than expected. The companies are positive about the second half of the year and look forward to the year 2011. More than 100 company representatives have expressed their current mood in a survey conducted by the IVAM Microtechnology Network.
18.05.2010

3. NRW Nano-Conference with co-exhibition

For the third time the Ministry of Innovation, Science, Research and Technology of North Rhine-Westphalia (MIWFT), the Cluster NanoMicro+Materials, the City of Dortmund, the MST.factory dortmund and IVAM Microtechnology Network invite to the NRW Nano-Conference. Trade visitors are able to experience how universities and the industry of North Rhine-Westphalia work together in the field of nanotechnology. The conference takes place in the Congress Centre Westfalenhallen Dortmund on September 9 -10, 2010.
17.05.2010

IVAM Research presents new survey on micro- and nanotechnology in Germany to the international community

Micro- and nanotechnology companies in Germany are successful players on global markets. IVAM Research has now compiled the activities in these areas in Germany in a comprehensive survey. The “Micro/Nano Atlas of Germany“ has first been presented to the public during the annual summit of the international microtechnology community, the Micromachine Summit 2010, which took place in Dortmund at the end of April.
06.05.2010

Micro- and nanotechnologies in the spotlight:expert discussion at the 16th annual World Micromachine Summit in Dortmund.

Last week the international micro- and nanotechnology community met in Dortmund, Germany on the occasion of the 16th international Micromachine Summit. The summits is an annual conference, which shows a snapshot of industrial, scientific and political micro and nano activities worldwide. The event was initiated in 1995 by the Micromachine Center in Japan. This year, about 100 delegates from some 20 nations held a meeting about „AAL-Ambient Assisted Living“ and disscussed improvements and political strategies of the countries with a view to funding and the utilization of new technologies.
06.05.2010

Like phoenix from the volcanic ashes: successful investment talks on this year’s MicroNanoTec

The exhibitors of the IVAM Product Market „Micro, Nano & Materials“ at the MicroNanoTec/HANNOVER MESSE went home very satisfied. “Despite of the problems caused by restricted European air space, all the important contact persons have been to Hanover. Some exhibitors arrived later, others sent deputies – but they all reported that they had good business dealings”, Dr. Uwe Kleinkes, CEO of the IVAM Microtechnology Network emphasized.
21.04.2010

Micro Engineering is Today’s Highlight Topic at the HANNOVER MESSE: Precise and Fast Microproduction at the Laser Session in Hall 6

Good news from the HANNOVER MESSE: travel situation is stabilizing and causes crowded aisles at the leading fair MicroNanoTec. International guests from Russia, Japan and the rest of Europe do not miss the chance for a trade fair visit and finally arrive one by one. The Russia-session at the forum this morning was well attended, too. Today’s Wednesday is „Laser Day“ at the MicroNanoTec and companies such as Lumera Laser, LIMO, the Fraunhofer ILT and further experts will present how to manufacture faster more cost-effective with micro precision.
20.04.2010

Germany Presents Itself as Supplier for the High-tech Factories of the World at the HANNOVER MESSE

Experts from the US, Europa and Asia agree: Many markets are currently accelerating. That was on the agenda of the „Innovations for Industry“-forum in Hall 6. Karen Lightmann, spokesperson of the US-MEMS Industry Group, reported that the US industry is finally growing significantly more optimistic after a tough downslide. Richard Dixon of iSupply confirmed this with regard to the US-automobile industry.