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More women and diversity in microtechnology: MIND – Microtechnology, Interaction, New Perspectives on Diversity

Jul 15, 2025
The nationwide project “MIND – Microtechnology, Interaction, New Perspectives on Diversity” aims to specifically promote women and other underrepresented groups in STEM fields – particularly in microtechnology – and to sustainably increase their share in this forward-looking industry.

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 …

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 …

Smart Photonic Solutions for Industry, Research, and Space: LZH at LASER World of PHOTONICS 2025

Jun 18, 2025
This week, IVAM member Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) will showcase cutting-edge photonic technologies at the LASER World of PHOTONICS …

International conference on superconducting electronics and quantum technologies held in Erfurt

Jun 17, 2025
From June 16 to 19, 2025, the 19th ISEC took place in Erfurt, Germany. The event brought together around 100 …

Smart Technologies for a Safer Tomorrow : Current issue of INNO focuses on Defense, Safety & Security

Jun 4, 2025
The latest issue of the IVAM Hightech magazine INNO is dedicated to “Defense, Safety & Security”—focusing on innovative technologies that …

New functionality in metal 3D printing: targeted porous structures

Jun 3, 2025
Fraunhofer ILT has developed a method that allows permeability to be created in metal components directly during 3D printing – …

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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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 …

LUMINOSITY: Advancing Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells through Innovative Coating Technologies

Apr 3, 2025
Anodic Arc Evaporation: A Key Enabler for Next-Generation Photovoltaics: The EU-funded LUMINOSITY project unites 15 research and industry partners from …

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 …

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 …