Europe meets North America at COMPAMED

Connecting High-tech for Medical Devices in hall 8a, booth G40
Nov 19, 2025
Duesseldorf, DE

COMPAMED, Hall 8a, booth G40

International expert meeting of European and american high-tech companies. The IVAM Microtechnology Network is organizing the session Europe meets North America 2025 - High-Tech for Medical Devices at the COMPAMED HIGH-TECH FORUM by IVAM on November 19, 2025 as part of the annual COMPAMED/ MEDICA in colloboration with Messe Duesseldorf North America.

Get in touch with companies from Europe and North America - Extend your medical technology network!

The event will focus on stimulating the collaboration between component manufacturers, device makers and users from Europe and North America, for example the U.S. or Canada, as well as initiating joint R&D projects and sharing experiences on the challenges of the respective markets. Be a part of the event, expand your medical technology network and generate new contacts!

Focus of the event: High-tech for medical technology

Innovative products and new technologies will be presented and current issues addressed in technical presentations and discussions: What are the challenges in modern medical technology? How can European and american companies cooperate together to be more competitive in the global market?

Target audience of the event: from component manufacturers to medical device manufacturers and consumers

The event is aimed to medical technology companies and research institutes along the entire value chain: from technology developers, component manufacturers, software, testing and analytics companies to medical device manufacturers and consumers. Trade show visitors can participate at the event ''Europe meets North America'' free of charge.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Orkide Karasu (+49 231 9742 7086 or ok@ivam.de).

Business Partner

Program

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
10:25
Opening
Dr. Jens Ebnet
Ebnet Medical GmbH, Schwerin, DE
Dr. Victoria Jakobi
IVAM Microtechnology Network, Dortmund, DE
Europe meets North America - Connecting High-tech for Medical Devices
Session Chairs:
Dr. Jens Ebnet
Ebnet Medical GmbH, Schwerin, DE
Dr. Susette Germer
MedTech Project Consultant, Leipzig, DE
Dr. Victoria Jakobi
IVAM Microtechnology Network, Dortmund, DE
10:35
Emerging Silicone Innovations for PFAS-Free Medical Devices
Eugénie Guimier
NuSil - Avantor, Carpinteria, US
10:50
UHMWPE liner for interventional medical tubing – a PFAS free solution
Wei Cheng
dsm-firmenich, Exton, US
11:05
PFAS Under Pressure: A Global Pivot to Smarter, Sustainable Materials
Dr. Ned Burnett
Saint-Gobain Medical, Boston, US
11:20
Thin and Low Water Permeability Textile Scaffolds with Microdenier Fiber for Cardiovascular Applications
Sunil Inamdar
Solesis, Telford, US
11:35
Fueling European MedTech with High-Performance Magnetics
Mak Joshi
Permag, Elk Grove Village, US
11:50
Rapid & Non-Invasive: Novel Approaches for Early Detection of Cancer & Infectious Diseases
Dr. Ramesh Babu
InteGen LLC, Orlando, US
12:05
Optimizing Syphilis Testing: RPR and the Evolution Smart Rack
Daniel Vincent
Arlington Scientific, Inc., Springville, US
12:20
Intelligence on the Body: The Future of Connected Health Devices
Giancarlo Candela
Ambiq Micro, Inc., Austin, US
12:35
Optical Fibers for Diagnostic and Treatment - Navigation, Imaging, Sensing, and Laser Power Delivery
Udo Fetzer
Lightera, Norcross, US
12:50
From Point-of-Care to Time-of-Care: Engineering a 10‑Minute RT‑PCR Platform for FDA CLIA Waiver and IVDR
Brian Miller
Autonomous Medical Devices Incorporated, Santa Ana, US
13:05
Heat Shrink Tubing and Medical Devices
Barry Schnur
Cobalt Polymers, Healdsburg, US
13:20
Streamlining Coating Selection for Your Medical Device
Todd Michael Paulsen
Formacoat, Chaska, US
13:35
The Perils and Pitfalls of over Tolerance and Under Tolerancing in Silicone Molded Products
Jim Reed
ProMed Molded Products, Plymouth, US
13:50
Rethinking the Microscope: Making Automated Imaging Affordable Through Modularity
Alex Canan
Zaber Technologies, Vancouver
14:05
From Concept to Market: Full-Cycle Capabilities for Accelerating Silicone Medical Solutions
Agnes Berman Pivnik
QMD, Pepper Pike, US
14:20
Suite of Products for Powering Medical Workstations
Dr. Robin Schneider
Green Cubes Technology, Kokomo, US
14:35
Wireless Video for the OR
Dr. Uri Kanonich
Amimon, Irvine, US
14:50
Humphrey Products - Pneumatic & Fluid Control Experts
Hubbard Humphrey
Humphrey Products, Kalamazoo, US
15:05
Mastering Chronic ​Disease Management: The Role of Implantable ​Pressure Sensors in MedTech​
Stephen Gray
Millar Inc., Pearland, US
15:20
Vital Care Industries – Built for Tomorrow’s Operating Room
Harsh Singh
Vital Care Industries, Tinley Park, US
15:35
Navigating FDA vs. EU MDR: Regulatory Pathways Comparison
Rita King
MethodSense, Inc., Morrisville, US
15:50
Overview and Market Entry of US Healthcare Devices Market
Jun Peng
P&L Scientific Inc., Coral Gables, US
16:05
Navigating Trade Headwinds: Manufacturing Strategy Tips for MedTech in a New Tariff Era
Albert van de Liefvoort
Providence Enterprise, Irvine, US
16:20
Global Testing Strategies for Medical Devices: Navigating U.S. and EU Regulatory Demands Through Transatlantic Collaboration
Sarah Ptach
Canyon Labs, Riverton, US
16:35
The Importer Under MDR. Why the MDR Requirements are a Blessing!
Ludger Moeller
MDSS USA LLC / MDSS GmbH, Chicago, US
16:50
Emerging Market Trends in Regenerative Medicine / Biologics from a CDMO Perspective
Jacqueline Schmit
Evergen, Alachua, US
17:05
Hands-on-Session Europe meets North America with Permag, Formacoat, Tektelic Communication, lambda glass solutions, Auerhammer Metallwerk
17:40
End of Session
Dr. Jens Ebnet
Ebnet Medical GmbH, Schwerin, DE
Dr. Victoria Jakobi
IVAM Microtechnology Network, Dortmund, DE
17:45
Opening Networking Europe meets North America: Networking, Snacks and Drinks in the IVAM Lounge (Hall 8a, booth F29) (participation free of charge for exhibitors and visitors)
Tim Merforth
IVAM Microtechnology Network, Dortmund, DE
Ryan Klemm
Messe Düsseldorf North America, Chicago, US
19:00
End of Networking

Your Contact

Orkide Karasu
Senior Project Manager Trade Fairs and International Activities
orkide.karasu@ivam.de
+49 (0) 231 9742 7086

Links

COMPAMED 2025 with IVAM
COMPAMED HIGH-TECH FORUM 2025 by IVAM

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