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 founder of Ebnet Medical, I gained powerful insights into Japan’s booming MedTech market, engaged in inspiring exchanges with global experts, and shared our mission to revolutionize vascular access. This journey reinforced the value of international collaboration in advancing patient safety and delivering smarter healthcare solutions worldwide.

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 laser modules offer unmatched precision and tunability for a wide range of industrial and scientific fields.

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 collaboration and the EU project Sustronics, Screentec from Oulu, Finland, aims to reduce environmental impact and promote industry-wide adoption of more sustainable practices by developing wearable electrodes with eco-friendly substrates and conductive pastes, such as copper and carbon.

Joining an organization or a network is always a strategic question - and for many small and medium-sized companies exactly the right strategy to drive their business forward in the long term. We are especially pleased that there are IVAM members who have been loyal to us for many years and are celebrating 10, 15 or 20 years of IVAM membership.

Imagine a material so smart it can "remember" its shape and mimic the flexibility of living tissue. This is nitinol—a breakthrough alloy that’s redefining medical technology. From self-expanding stents to life-saving grafts, nitinol’s super-elasticity is transforming how we approach implants and devices. But crafting this remarkable material isn’t without its challenges.

In this episode we welcome Jobst Technologies, a pioneering company at the interface of microsystems technology, bioelectrochemical analysis and microfluidics, which will be exhibiting its products with IVAM at COMPAMED.

In dieser kurzen Podcastfolge gibt LightPulse LASER PRECISION, ein innovatives Start-up aus Stuttgart, einen Ausblick auf die COMPAMED – die internationale Fachmesse für die medizinische Zulieferbranche.

Advances in science and medical technologies have significantly enhanced the quality of patient care through the use of specialized components, vital-measuring sensors and other critical medical devices and components. Due to the harsh environmental conditions and stringent performance requirements that medical technologies are subjected to, it is crucial to protect components with a reliable conformal coating. Parylene conformal coatings provide a host of beneficial attributes, including biocompatibility and biostability, dielectric and barrier protection, dry-film lubricity and ultra-thin and pinhole-free encapsulation.

Imagine a world where tiny, powerful devices transform everything from healthcare to communications. Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) are not just a glimpse into the future—they are the future. Let's go on a journey through the groundbreaking advancements and limitless possibilities of MEMS technology. Discover how these minuscule marvels are set to revolutionize industries, overcome current challenges, and unlock unprecedented innovation.

This past March, I had the pleasure of attending the Asia Photonics Expo (APE) 2024 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. It was an incredible experience that brought together a vibrant community of industry professionals, companies, and enthusiasts. APE aims to become the leading photonics platform in the ASEAN region, and it truly showcased the latest technologies for emerging markets in Asia and beyond. The event fostered meaningful communication and collaboration within the entire photonics supply chain, making it a must-attend for anyone in the industry.