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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 officially took office on May 1, 2025, succeeding Dr. Hans van den Vlekkert, who most recently served as interim managing director.

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 …

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 …

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 …

The EU is now calling for AI training! Are you prepared?

Feb 18, 2025
When the current stage of the AI Act comes into force, all companies that use artificial intelligence must ensure that …

Cubic Receives European Patent for Medical Ultrasonic Gas Sensor

Feb 17, 2025
Cubic, an international manufacturer of advanced gas sensors and gas analyzers, is pleased to announce the approval of a new …

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 …

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 …

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Photo-Chemical Etching: From Prototype to Mass Production

Feb 10, 2025
As manufacturers face increasing pressure to deliver high-performance, complex components with minimal lead times, photo-chemical etching (PCE) is proving to …

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 …

HyCoFC: Advancing Fuel Cell Technology with Hybrid Compound Bipolar Plates

Feb 5, 2025
The HyCoFC research project is revolutionizing bipolar plate technology for fuel cells in heavy-duty applications. By integrating a metallic carrier …

IVAM Hightech Summit 2025 – Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation

Feb 3, 2025
This year, the IVAM Hightech Summit will not only be a meeting place for the microtechnology community - but also …