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The last member anniversary in 2024 was a very special one. Believe it or not, the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM celebrated 25 years of membership in the IVAM Microtechnology Network! The journey began when the institute joined as Institut für Mikrotechnik in Mainz (IMM) in 1999. For more than 30 years, IMM has been a leading contract research institute, delivering research and development services to clients and partners from industry, other research institutions, and universities. Its expertise and cutting-edge contributions have made it a trusted partner in advancing microtechnology and related fields.
Numerous joint activities since 1999
As an active member of IVAM, Fraunhofer IMM has participated in numerous initiatives, contributing to the IVAM Focus Groups and other workshops for example with regard to in medical technology, microfluidics, photonics, and flexible and hybrid electronics. The institute is a regular participant and contributor to events like the Compamed Innovation Forum, the IVAM Hightech Summit, and the Midweek Coffee Breaks, providing valuable expertise either as an attendee or through speaker engagements. Internationally, Fraunhofer IMM has also represented itself on IVAM joint exhibition spaces, such as at the CMEF in China in 2019.
To honor this milestone, a special token of appreciation was presented by colleagues from IVAM’s membership and administration team during the Compamed and Medica trade fair in Düsseldorf in November 2024.
IVAM looks forward to continuing to work together to foster innovation, facilitate knowledge exchange, and shape the future of microtechnology. Here’s to the next 25 years of success!
Mabuchi Motor Electromag SA specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-performance brushless DC motors tailored for demanding healthcare applications, with power outputs of up to 300 W. Known for their exceptional quietness and minimal vibration even at speeds reaching 100,000 rpm, Electromag motors are celebrated for their precision and reliability. Achieving efficiency levels of up to 92%, these motors are a trusted choice for global medical device manufacturers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Electromag serves as a key supplier for critical and home care ventilation, surgical power tools, and dental equipment. The company has regularly exhibited with IVAM at COMPAMED since 2015 and and also took part in Asian trade fairs.
The company has been a member of the network since 2014 - initially under the name Electomag SA - and is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
microfluidic ChipShop GmbH from Jena, Germany develops and produces micro components and systems, especially microfluidic systems. Their mission is to shrink biological and chemical labs and to bring lab-on-a-chip systems into daily laboratory life. Cost efficient, fast and creative since 2002.
As part of COMPAMED, microfluidic ChipShop GmbH has been supporting IVAM for more than 10 years to organize a technology session on microfluidic-based diagnostics at the COMPAMED HIGH-TECH Forum by IVAM.
The company has been a member of the network since 2004 and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
ES Systems from Greece is a manufacturer that specializes in the production of high-quality sensors based on micro-electronics technologies. With extensive experience in the development of innovative MEMS systems, its sensor solutions are manufactured through qualified processes to precisely measure gas flow, temperature, and pressure. The pressure and flow sensors offered by ES Systems distinguish themselves in the market due to their exceptional performance at a competitive cost. The company possesses the capability to deliver high-quality and reliable products, seamlessly combining multiple discipline capabilities from the conceptual stage and prototyping to full-scale production.
IVAM is particularly pleased to welcome ES Systems, formerly trading as Theon Sensors as a long-standing and loyal exhibitor at the IVAM joint area at COMPAMED.
The company has been a member of the network since 2008 and is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.
Managing Director Dr. Thomas Dietrich took the opportunity at the COMPAMED 2023 in Düsseldorf to personally congratulate.
Kammrath & Weiss, as a longstanding member of IVAM for two decades, specializes in electron microscopy and microanalysis solutions. They have developed precision modules that yield unique and accurate results. Serving various industries, from aerospace to luxury automotive brands, they are known for delivering high-quality solutions with meticulous attention to detail. The company's primary focus lies in research, development, and manufacturing of scientific instruments and laboratory supplies for scanning electron microscopes, light microscopy, specialized vacuum chambers, custom system solutions, and hardware and software development for scientific applications.
As the company is located in regional proximity to the IVAM office, CEO Dr. Thomas Dietrich took the opportunity to personally deliver the congratulations and a heartfelt thank you. We are looking forward to further cooperation.
The company has been a member of the network since October 2003 and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Being a team of multi-disciplinary engineers, IFAS offers services in failure and damage analysis, error prevention and in-development assistance. IFAS is independent and neutral (accredited after DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025) and offers a combination of tests, analyses and consulting services.
Depending on the requirements profile and objectives of the client, the team, which is specially assembled as needed, develops a tailored approach based on an individual combination of different methods. In addition, research as well as individual analyses are carried out upon request.
The materials analyzed include polymers, metals and alloys, ceramics, glass, biomaterials, composites and composite materials. The spectrum of test objects includes semi-finished products, coatings, subsystems as well as complete end products. These include electrical and mechanical systems, construction elements, motors and motor components, sensors, connecting elements, printed circuit boards and implants.
As IFAS and IVAM are both located in Dortmund, our team was able to deliver the congratulations personally. We thank the IFAS for the long-standing membership and look forward to further cooperation. The company has been a member of the network since 2008 and is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.
Micreon GmbH is a prestigious contract manufacturer and technology consultant for micromachining with femtosecond lasers. Micreon develops, manufactures and finishes components for medical technology, electronics, the pharmaceutical industry, toolmakers and automobile manufacturers.
The company was founded in 2004 as a spin-off from the IVAM member Laser Zentrum Hannover (LZH) and received several awards for its innovative methods of micromachining of various materials with ultrashort pulse lasers, like start2grow, Carl Zeiss Preiss, "Lighthouse" competition and the cooperation award of the state of Lower Saxony.
IVAM is particularly pleased to welcome Micreon as a regular exhibitor at the IVAM joint areas at trade fairs, as for example at Hannover-Messe, COMPAMED or W3+ Fair.
The company has been a member of the network since 2008 and is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.
Managing Director Dr. Thomas Dietrich and Orkide Karasu, responsible for trade fairs at IVAM, took the opportunity at the W3+ Fair 2023 in Wetzlar to personally congratulate and present a small gift.
