COMPAMED HIGH-TECH FORUM 2025 by IVAM

Trade Fair Forum in Hall 8a, G40
Nov 17 - 20, 2025
English in-person
Duesseldorf, DE
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The IVAM COMPAMED HIGH-TECH Forum provides insight into research and development of the exhibited processes and products, explains technology trends and offers information on relevant foreign markets for medical technology. 

The main topic sessions at the forum will be as follows:

  • Smart Sensor Solution
  • Laser and Photonics Applications - EPIC Tech Watch
  • Microfluidics 
  • Europe meets North America: Connecting High-tech for Medical Devices  + Networking

The COMPAMED HIGH-TECH Forum by IVAM presents international speeches on all four trade show days in hall 8a, booth G40.

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Program

Monday, November 17, 2025
12:00
Opening
Tim Merforth
IVAM Microtechnology Network, Dortmund, DE
Smart Sensor Solutions
Session Chairs:
Erik Jung
Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM, Berlin, DE
Dr. Victoria Jakobi
IVAM Microtechnology Network, Dortmund, DE
12:10
Next Generation Biosensing Solutions for Biofluids and Bioprocesses Monitoring
Dr. Loïc Burr
CSEM SA, Landquart, CH
12:30
Biosensors for Continuous Metabolic Monitoring in Medical Devices: Critical Care and Beyond
Dr. Michael Gasteyer
Jobst Technologies GmbH, Freiburg, DE
12:50
Are you Stressed? Latest Results of a Novel Cortisol Biosensor
Andreas Morschhauser
Fraunhofer ENAS, Chemnitz, DE
13:10
Advancing Brain-Computer Interfaces and Integrated Technologies for Medical Devices
Joao Rodrigues
CorTec GmbH, Freiburg, DE
13:30
Smart Technologies for Long-Term Stable Neural Implants
Kira Heinrich
Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS, Duisburg, DE
13:50
The Selection of Conformal Coatings for Medical Devices
Dick Molin
Specialty Coating Systems - World Headquarters, Indianapolis, US
14:10
Streamlining Production of Multi-Flex Polymer Tubes
Hiroki Iwai
PLA GIKEN CO., LTD., Osaka, JP
14:30
Manufacturing Excellence Meets Regulatory Compliance
Björn Bothur
camLine Dresden GmbH, Petershausen, DE
14:50
Silicon Sensors for Medical Applications
Dr. Martin Jahn
CiS Forschungsinstitut für Mikrosensorik GmbH, Erfurt, DE
15:10
End of Session
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Laser and Photonics Applications - EPIC Tech Watch
Session Chair:
Antonio Castelo
EPIC – European Photonics Industry Consortium, FR
10:20
Photon by Photon: Unlocking New Insights in DLS and Fluorescence with Single Photon Counting
Luigi Ghezzi
HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS ITALIA S.R.L, Arese (Milano), IT
10:40
Photonics Pilot Line to Support the Medtech Product Development
Prof. Jussi Hiltunen
VTT - Technical Research Centre of Finland, Oulu, FI
11:00
Industrialization of Photonic Devices: Exciting and New Applications Based on Existing and Proven Technologies
Dr. Willem-Jan de Wijs
Philips Micro Devices, Eindhoven, NL
11:20
Fluorescence Diagnostics Reimagined - The Power of LEDs and Multi-Bandpass Filters
Dr. Oliver Pust
Delta Optical Thin Film A/S, Hørsholm, DK
11:40
BioPhotonics for Non-Invasive Iron Deficiency Detection
Dr. Clemens Schriever
JÜKE Systemtechnik GmbH, Altenberge, DE
12:00
High-Performance Optics for Medical and Diagnostic Innovation
Josip Lucic
FISBA AG, St. Gallen, CH
12:20
Optical Filters in Medical Applications
Almut Bailly
Chroma Technology, Olching, DE
12:40
Reimagining Microscopy: A Modular Core for Fast Prototyping and Custom Medical Optics
Axel Haunholter
OptoSigma Europe SAS, München, DE
13:00
Technical Glass: Boosting Innovation in Performance and Miniaturization for Medtech Devices
Julia Hütsch
SCHOTT AG, Mainz, DE
Dr. Haike Frank
SCHOTT AG, Mainz, DE
13:20
Parylene for Medical Applications – Micro Photonic Devices, Continuous Optical Fiber Coating and Flexible Sensor Patches
Florian Glauche
Fraunhofer ENAS, Chemnitz, DE
13:40
High-Dynamics Voice-Coil Nano-Positioner
Vincent Wahli
MPS Microsystems, Bienne, CH
14:00
Laser Based Joining Technologies for the Production of Medical Devices
Dr. Maximilian Brosda Flockenhaus
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, Aachen, DE
14:20
Scalable 3D-Printing of Complex Medical Micro-Optics
Nils Fahrbach
Printoptix GmbH, Stuttgart, DE
14:40
Enhanced Outcomes in Surgery - In 3 Steps to Your Customized Endoscopy Solution
Hannes Weise
JENOPTIK Optical Systems GmbH, Jena, DE
15:00
Magnetic Solutions for Tomorrow’s Healthcare: Overcoming Supply Chain and Technological Barriers
Mak Joshi
Permag, Elk Grove Village, US
15:20
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Optical Design
Asim Rexhepi
LRE Medical, Nördlingen, DE
15:40
Break
IVAM Focus Group Session
Microfluidics Session Part I: Smart Components for Microfluidics: Precision in Glass and Piezo Applications
Session Chair:
Florian Siemenroth
Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH, Dortmund, DE
16:00
Glass Components for Life Science Applications
Dr. Lukas Greuter
IMT Precision on Glass, Greifensee, CH
16:20
Photonics Meets Microfluidics – Enabling the Finest Integration Possibilities in Glass Devices
Sebastian Büsche
lambda glass solutions GmbH & Co.KG, Burgwedel, DE
16:40
tba
N.N.
17:00
Hands-on-Session
Florian Siemenroth
Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH, Dortmund, DE
17:30
End of Session
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
10:25
Opening
Dr. Jens Ebnet
Ebnet Medical GmbH, Schwerin, DE
Dr. Victoria Jakobi
IVAM Microtechnology Network, Dortmund, DE
Europe meets North America - Connecting High-tech for Medical Devices
Session Chairs:
Dr. Jens Ebnet
Ebnet Medical GmbH, Schwerin, DE
Dr. Susette Germer
MedTech Project Consultant, Leipzig, DE
Dr. Victoria Jakobi
IVAM Microtechnology Network, Dortmund, DE
10:35
Emerging Silicone Innovations for PFAS-Free Medical Devices
Eugénie Guimier
NuSil - Avantor, Carpinteria, US
10:50
Engineering the PFAS-Free Future: Innovation in Vascular Biomaterials
Wei Cheng
dsm-firmenich, Exton, US
11:05
PFAS Under Pressure: A Global Pivot to Smarter, Sustainable Materials
Dr. Ned Burnett
Saint-Gobain Medical, Boston, US
11:20
Thin and Low Water Permeability Textile Scaffolds with Microdenier Fiber for Cardiovascular Applications
Andrew Metzger
Solesis, Telford, US
11:35
Fueling European MedTech with High-Performance Magnetics
Mak Joshi
Permag, Elk Grove Village, US
11:50
Rapid & Non-Invasive: Novel Approaches for Early Detection of Cancer & Infectious Diseases
Dr. Ramesh Babu
InteGen LLC, Orlando, US
12:05
Optimizing Syphilis Testing: RPR and the Evolution Smart Rack
Daniel Vincent
Arlington Scientific, Inc., Springville, US
12:20
Never Miss a Beat Body-Worn AI, Faster and Safer
Giancarlo Candela
Ambiq Micro, Inc., Austin, US
12:35
Optical Fibers for Diagnostic and Treatment - Navigation, Imaging, Sensing, and Laser Power Delivery
Udo Fetzer
Lightera, Norcross, US
12:50
From Point-of-Care to Time-of-Care: Engineering a 10‑Minute RT‑PCR Platform for FDA CLIA Waiver and IVDR
Brian Miller
Autonomous Medical Devices Incorporated, Santa Ana, US
13:05
Heat Shrink Tubing and Medical Devices
Barry Schnur
Cobalt Polymers, Healdsburg, US
13:20
Streamlining Coating Selection for Your Medical Device
Todd Michael Paulsen
Formacoat, Chaska, US
13:35
The Perils and Pitfalls of Over-Tolerancing vs. Under-Tolerancing in Molded Products
Jim Reed
ProMed Molded Products, Plymouth, US
13:50
tba
N.N.
14:05
From Concept to Market: Full-Cycle Capabilities for Accelerating Silicone Medical Solutions
Agnes Berman Pivnik
QMD, Pepper Pike, US
14:20
Suite of Products for Powering Medical Workstations
Dr. Robin Schneider
Green Cubes Technology, Kokomo, US
14:35
Wireless Video for the OR
Dr. Uri Kanonich
Amimon, Irvine, US
14:50
Humphrey Products - Pneumatic & Fluid Control Experts
Hubbard Humphrey
Humphrey Products, Kalamazoo, US
15:05
Mastering Chronic ​Disease Management: The Role of Implantable ​Pressure Sensors in MedTech​
Stephen Gray
Millar Inc., Pearland, US
15:20
Vital Care Industries – Built for Tomorrow’s Operating Room
Harsh Singh
Vital Care Industries, Tinley Park, US
15:35
Navigating FDA vs. EU MDR: Regulatory Pathways Comparison
Rita King
MethodSense, Inc., Morrisville, US
15:50
Overview and Market Entry of US Healthcare Devices Market
Jun Peng
P&L Scientific Inc., Coral Gables, US
16:05
Navigating Trade Headwinds: Manufacturing Strategy Tips for MedTech in a New Tariff Era
Albert van de Liefvoort
Providence Enterprise, Irvine, US
16:20
Global Testing Strategies for Medical Devices: Navigating U.S. and EU Regulatory Demands Through Transatlantic Collaboration
Sarah Ptach
Canyon Labs, Riverton, US
16:35
The Importer Under MDR. Why the MDR Requirements are a Blessing!
Ludger Moeller
MDSS USA LLC / MDSS GmbH, Chicago, US
16:50
Emerging Market Trends in Regenerative Medicine / Biologics from a CDMO Perspective
Jacqueline Schmit
Evergen, Long Lake, US
17:05
Hands-on-Session Europe meets North America
17:40
End of Session
Dr. Jens Ebnet
Ebnet Medical GmbH, Schwerin, DE
Dr. Victoria Jakobi
IVAM Microtechnology Network, Dortmund, DE
17:45
Opening Networking Europe meets North America: Networking, Snacks and Drinks in the IVAM Lounge (Hall 8a, booth F29) (participation free of charge for exhibitors and visitors)
Tim Merforth
IVAM Microtechnology Network, Dortmund, DE
Ryan Klemm
Messe Düsseldorf North America, Chicago, US
19:00
End of Networking
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Microfluidics Session Part II: Stairway to Analytical Heaven – From Prototype to Viable Lab-on-a-Chip Product
Session Chair:
Dr. Holger Becker
microfluidic ChipShop GmbH, Jena, DE
10:30
Microfluidics for Personalized Medicine
Ken Rusterholz
SCHOTT AG (SCHOTT MINIFAB), Melbourne, AU
11:00
Accelerating Drug Discovery, Development & Delivery How Precision Manufacturing is Shaping the Future of Pharma
Dr. Christian Walk
Micronit B.V., Enschede, NL
11:20
A Scalable and Modular Manufacturing Approach for Microfluidics
Bas-Jan Hoogenberg
Bondus B.V., Zwolle, NL
11:40
Revolution or Evolution? Current Trends in Miniaturizing the Life Sciences
Dr. Holger Becker
microfluidic ChipShop GmbH, Jena, DE
12:00
From Flow to Function – Realizing Highly Integrated Fluid Handling Systems
Florian Siemenroth
Bartels Mikrotechnik, Dortmund, DE
12:20
Moulding Prototypes for Microfluidics
Han van Gemert
Axxicon, Son, NL
12:40
Highly Sensitive Method for Detecting Biomarkers in Liquid Biopsy
Dr. Tuan Nguyen
Proteins.1, Oulu, FI
13:00
Microfluidic Handling, Using Disc Pump Magic
John Watson
The LEE Company, Sulzbach a. Taunus, DE
13:20
End of Session

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+49 (0) 231 9742 168

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