IVAM - 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:

News

IVAM Hightech Summit 2025: Pioneering technologies for the high-tech world of tomorrow

Apr 1, 2025

The technical program for the IVAM Hightech Summit 2025, taking place on May 21–22 at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, is now available – featuring exciting topics around microtechnology, photonics, and innovation. Marking the 30th anniversary of the IVAM network, the event is set to become a milestone gathering: under the motto “Tech United: Bridging Nations, Building Future,” the international microtechnology community will come together.

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 …

Strategic partnership: CorTec and Heraeus Medevio join forces in neuromodulation

Mar 3, 2025

Freiburg-based CorTec GmbH and Heraeus Medevio, headquartered in Minneapolis, USA, have entered into a strategic partnership in the field of …

Successful SensorNetwork³ symposium in Dortmund highlighted sensor technology as a key technology

Feb 5, 2025

The SensorNetwork³ Symposium brought together experts from industry, research and politics at the DASA in Dortmund in mid-January to discuss …

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Blog

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 …

The Most Sustainable Solution for Wearable Electrodes?

Global trends in health and wellness are driving demand for innovative measurement solutions. With an aging population and rising healthcare costs, more sustainable health monitoring solutions are urgently needed. Through …

IVAM Member Anniversaries: a big "Thank You" to long-standing members

Joining an organization or a network is always a strategic question - and for many small and medium-sized companies exactly the right strategy to drive their business forward in the …

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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.

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