Miniaturized MedTech for Emergency and Intensive Care - now available on YouTube

Emergency and intensive care medicine are undergoing a profound transformation. Rising patient numbers, limited resources, and the need to make critical decisions within seconds are driving demand for smarter medical technologies. Miniaturized MedTech solutions – from wearable sensors and mobile diagnostics to intelligent monitoring systems and robotic assistance – are enabling faster diagnoses, continuous patient monitoring, and more personalized treatment. By combining advanced sensor technology, artificial intelligence, and user-centered design, these innovations are helping healthcare professionals deliver safer and more efficient care in high-pressure environments.

COMPAMED Innovation Forum Presentations Now Available

This year's COMPAMED Innovation Forum focused on "Miniaturized MedTech for Maximum Impact: Innovations for Emergency and Intensive Care." The presentations from the webinar held on May 21, 2026, are now being published step by step on the IVAM Microtechnology Network YouTube playlist. Several expert presentations are already available, with additional recordings to follow soon.

The speaker presentations include:

• Dr. Jens Ebnet, Ebnet Medical GmbH – What do Users Expect from Medical Technology?
• Dr. Jens Ebnet, Ebnet Medical GmbH – Next-Generation Vascular Access
• Erik Jung, Fraunhofer IZM – Wearable Devices Supporting Post-ICU Care and Dynamic Triage Monitoring
• Sarah Ptach, Canyon Labs Holdings LLC – Designing for Use Under Pressure: Usability Challenges in Emergency and ICU MedTech
• Dr. Evaldas Kalvaitis, Sentante – The Future of Endovascular Interventions – SENTANTE Robotic System
• Mantas Aleckūnas, Teltonika Telemedic, and Dr. Justinas Bacevičius, Vilnius University – Wearable Medical Technologies: Why 6-Lead ECG Is More Accurate Than 1-Lead ECG for Detecting Arrhythmias?

Organized by the IVAM Microtechnology Network in cooperation with Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, the forum showcased the latest innovations for emergency and intensive care – from intelligent biosensors and wearable monitoring systems to robotic interventions, usability engineering, and next-generation vascular access technologies. Held annually, the COMPAMED Innovation Forum brings together leading experts to discuss emerging trends in medical technology and provides valuable insights into the key innovation topics of COMPAMED and MEDICA, Europe's leading trade fairs for medical technology and medical manufacturing.