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IVAM Microtechnology Network

The International Microtechnology Business Network

"Climate crisis, pandemics, digitalization, collapse of the healthcare system or demographic change: No matter what challenges await us in the future - microtechnology is part of the answer!"

International Network

IVAM creates trustful international connections between developers, manufacturers and users of high-tech products. The focus is on small and medium-sized enterprises and their needs as well as on representation of their interests.

Driver for Innovation

IVAM offers well-founded orientation in the high-tech landscape and provides valuable know-how, e.g. through expert groups or studies, on strategic questions concerning target markets, funding opportunities, application trends or innovation management.

Technology Marketplace

IVAM provides visibility to the technologies and products of its members: at international exhibitions and conferences as well as in virtual space via online meetings, online profiles, technical papers, blog and podcast and other publications.

Marketing Multiplier

Being found at the right time, in the right environment by the right customers: IVAM helps selling innovative high-tech products by supporting networking, contact building and internationalization as well as successful personnel marketing.

Valuable Partner

An IVAM membership saves valuable resources! With support in trade show organization, market research, acquisition of funding and project partners, PR & marketing campaigns, guides and networking events, IVAM accelerates business development and saves time, money and nerves in day-to-day business.

Why is an IVAM membership beneficial? This is what our members say:

Events

Nov 17 - 20, 2025

COMPAMED 2025

Product Market “High-tech for Medical Devices”: A hub for high-tech solutions and medical innovations. Team up with IVAM to pave your way to trade fair success!
Nov 17 - 20, 2025

COMPAMED HIGH-TECH FORUM 2025 by IVAM

Trade Fair Forum in Hall 8a, G40
Nov 19, 2025

Europe meets North America at COMPAMED

Connecting High-tech for Medical Devices in hall 8a, booth G40
Feb 3 - 5, 2026

MD&M West 2026

Medical Design & Manufacturing - IVAM presents Micro Nanotech Area in Hall C
Feb 4 - 6, 2026

Asia Photonics Expo 2026

Discover the Future of Photonics with IVAM
Mar 24 - 26, 2026

XPONENTIAL Europe 2026

Leading European trade fair for autonomous technologies & robotics. Present yourself at the new IVAM joint stand!
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News

IVAM Hightech Summit 2025: Technology, Innovation and 30 Years of IVAM

Jun 19, 2025
On May 21 and 22, 2025, Dortmund became the European hub for micro- and high-tech innovations. Under the motto “Tech United: Bridging Nations, Building Future,” the IVAM Hightech Summit 2025 brought together international experts from industry and research – while also celebrating the 30th anniversary of the IVAM Microtechnology Network.

IVAM Microtechnology Network: Changes in the Executive Board

May 27, 2025
The IVAM Microtechnology Network has announced changes to its Executive Board. Dr. Reinhard Völkel of Focuslight Switzerland SA has been …

IVAM Microtechnology Network: Tim Merforth Appointed New Managing Director

May 2, 2025
The Executive Board of the IVAM Microtechnology Network has appointed Tim Merforth as its new Managing Director. The digitalization expert …

Cancer diagnostics in transition: COMPAMED Innovation Forum 2025 provides insights into the future

Apr 2, 2025
Cancer diagnostics is at a turning point: new technologies are fundamentally changing how we recognize, understand and treat diseases. This …
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Blog

Silicon Inside: Why Semiconductors Power Our Modern World

From your smartphone to your solar panels – semiconductors are everywhere. They are the unsung heroes behind almost every modern technology. Without them, our connected, digital world simply wouldn’t exist. …

International Cooperation is Key to Saving More Lives

In December 2024, I had the honor of joining a business delegation to Sendai, Japan—a country at the forefront of medical technology and innovation. As both a practicing physician and …

Introducing the Future of Tunable Laser Technology

Chilas, a leading manufacturer of PIC-based tunable lasers, has just unveiled an exciting lineup of cutting-edge laser modules: Chilas ATLAS, COMET, and POLARIS. Designed for high-performance applications, these compact, easy-to-operate …

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Focus Groups

The IVAM Focus Groups bring together member companies and institutes on specific topics. In addition to the discussion of technological trends and industry-specific challenges, the range of topics also includes strategic issues and an open exchange of experience.

Active participation in the focus groups expands the personal network and provides impetus for a wide range of solutions. The topics dealt with are always geared to the specific needs and resources of international high-tech SMEs. Participants benefit in particular from exclusive, targeted information and effective networking at eye level.

Further information
Medical Technology
Marketing
Microfluidics
Flexible and Hybrid Electronics
Photonics
Sensors