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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 7, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Spotlights HR

Teil 5: Unternehmen im Spagat zwischen Kerngeschäft und Regulierungen im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit
Nov 12, 2025

Unternehmerreise zur Precision Fair Messe 2025 (NL)

High-Precision, Networking & Trends
Nov 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Fachgruppe Fachkräftesicherung Skills4Chips

Standortmarketing zur Fachkräftegewinnung
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 18, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

IVAM Focus Group Microfluidic

Focus Group Session Part I - Smart Components for Microfluidics: Precision in Glass and Piezo Applications
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News

Microtechnology driving medical technology

Nov 5, 2025
From November 17–20, 2025, more than 50 exhibitors and partners will present the latest microtechnology solutions for the MedTech supply industry together with in Düsseldorf.

Fraunhofer ENAS Partners with World-Class Research Centers and Universities in Southeast Asia

Nov 6, 2025
The Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems ENAS in Chemnitz is expanding its strategic collaborations in Southeast Asia. In October …

New dual leadership at Bartels Mikrotechnik

Aug 5, 2025
As of August 1, 2025, Bartels Mikrotechnik proudly welcomes Florian Siemenroth as Co-Managing Director. Together with Monika Kremer, he will …

Management Change at HNP Mikrosysteme in Schwerin

Aug 1, 2025
Dr. Matthias Jahncke is the new Managing Director of HNP Mikrosysteme GmbH. He takes over from Dr. Thomas Weisener, who …
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Blog

Explore the many types of optical filters used in fluorescence microscopy

Fluorescence filters are essential components in fluorescence microscopes, spectrophotometers, microplate readers, and flow cytometers. A wide variety of filter types are available, making it challenging to choose the most suitable …

Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials: Tiny Structures, Huge Impact

When we enter the world of nanotechnology, we step into dimensions that are almost unimaginable — less than 100 nanometers, smaller than anything the human eye can detect. For comparison: …

The End of the Click: How Artificial Intelligence is Fundamentally Changing Internet Search

The era of traditional internet search is drawing to a close. AI-powered search engines now deliver direct answers instead of simple lists of links—fast and convenient, but with significant consequences …

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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