Programm
Montag, 16. November 2026
11:30
How to Successfully Transfer Your Medical Device Design to a Contract Manufacturer
12:00
From Powder to Patient: Additive Manufacturing of Patient-Specific Implant Structures
13:30
Smart Miniaturized Sensor Systems for One Health Applications
13:50
Conductivity Measurements of Liquids in a Flow Cell Configuration for Simplified Integration
14:10
Biosensors for Medical Devices: Continuous Glucose and Lactate Monitoring in Critical Care
14:30
Continuous and High-Speed Spinning of Microfibers Resembling In Vivo Collagen Architecture
14:50
Protecting Advanced Medical Technologies with Conformal Coatings
15:10
Small Motors, Big Impact: Optimizing Motor Performance for Robotic Surgery
Mak Joshi
Permag, Elk Grove Village, US
15:30
Micro-Assembly: The Key Pushing Forward the Limits of Miniaturization, for Innovative Sensor Solutions
Bochum's Path Toward the Use of Autonomous Systems in Healthcare organized by Wirtschaftsförderung Bochum WiFö GmbH / Health Campus Agency Bochum
16:00
Bochum's Path Toward the Use of Autonomous Systems in Healthcare
18:00
Celebrating Marketing Excellence: Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Award Winner Spotlight & Short Interview
18:15
End of Spotlight and Start of COMPAMED Get-Together
Dienstag, 17. November 2026
Laser and Photonics Applications - EPIC Tech Watch
10:50
Pushing the Limits: Minimally Invasive Laser Therapies Powered by Advanced Fiber and Laser Technology
11:20
Optics, Lasers and Illumination for Medical and Diagnostic Application
11:40
Continuously Variable Filters: The Flexible Optical Component for Next-Generation Medical Diagnostic
12:00
Transparent CMUT Technology for Compact Through Illumination Photoacoustic Imaging
12:50
Advanced Biophotonic Sensing for Inline Quality Control and Medical Applications
13:10
Faster Microstructured 3D Glass Parts for Bio/Medical, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Sensors and Electronics
13:30
Improving Medical Devices with Glass-Based Solutions
13:50
Advanced Packaging Services for Microelectronics and Optoelectronics
14:10
Acktar: Advanced Light Management for Medical Imaging & Photonics
14:30
Optical Filters for Research and Industry
IVAM Focus Group Session: Microfluidics for Life Sciences and Medical Applications
15:10
From Etched Microstructures to Medical Applications: Precise Fluid Control
15:30
How Microfluidics Enable Live-Changing Solutions
15:50
Scalable Micro Structuring of Glass for Microfluidic and Photonic Applications
16:10
Co-Optimization of Manufacturing Chains for Advanced Microfluidic Consumables
16:30
Organoid and Spheroid Culturing Solutions
16:50
The Future of Precision Healthcare: Microfluidics, Smart Sensing, and Photonic Innovations
17:10
Hands-on-Session with selected Microfluidic companies
Mittwoch, 18. November 2026
Europe meets North America - Connecting High-Tech for Medical Devices
10:35
From Lab to Fab: Scaling the Next Generation of Medical Technology
Michiel Twisk
imec, Leuven, BE
10:50
The Invisible Muscle: Advanced Magnetics at the Core of Medical Device Innovation in Europe
Mak Joshi
Permag, Elk Grove Village, US
11:05
Expanding Healthcare Manufacturing in Europe: Building Regional Supply for Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Packaging
11:20
From Prototype to Production: Material and Design Decisions That Determine Medical Device Success
11:35
Accelerating Medical Device Development Using Material Science
Shane Sheedy
Porex, Fairburn, US
11:50
PFAS Free Low Friction Materials for Medical Devices
12:05
Engineering Motion: Bionate® and Bionate® II Polycarbonate Urethanes for Orthopedic Implants
12:50
Evolving in an Every Changing Medical Device Coating Market
13:05
From Ideation to Production: Purposeful Planning for the Development of Silicone Components
13:20
Essentials of Conductive Silicones – Materials, Characteristics, Processes, and Real World Examples
13:35
From Concept to Market: Full-Cycle Capabilities for Accelerating Silicone Medical Solutions
Agnes Berman Pivnik
QMD, Degania Bet, IL
13:50
Engineering Controlled Drug Delivery with Silicone Materials
Eugenie Guimier
NuSil, Carpinteria, US
14:05
Illuminating Innovation: The Growing Role of Fiber Optics in Medical Technology
14:20
Chip-on-Tip CMOS Image Sensors for Endoscopes – What Have We Learned in the Last 10 Years. What Are the Emerging Trends?
14:35
Interconnect Technologies Enabling the Next Generation of Miniaturized Neuromodulation Devices
14:50
Accelerating the Transformation of Miniaturized Medical Devices to Multi-Analyte Intelligent Therapeutic Systems
Manuel Tramontana
Flex, Milan, IT
15:05
Advancing Minimally Invasive Procedures with Low Pressure Compliant Balloons
15:20
Junkosha - Catheter Manufacturing Solutions
15:35
Fighting Fibrin Sheath: Rethinking Dialysis Catheter Performance
15:50
From IVD Assay Innovation to FDA-Ready IVD: A U.S.-Based Development and Validation Platform
16:05
Entering the U.S. Market Faster: How AI is Reducing the Cost and Complexity of FDA Regulatory Strategy
16:20
From Classification to Post-Market Surveillance: A Comprehensive Comparison of FDA and EU IVDR Requirements for In Vitro Diagnostic Devices
16:50
Panel Discussion: Challenges in Healthcare: Perspectives from MedTech SMEs in Europe and North America
Dr. Agnes Musiol
pheal GmbH, Osnabrück, DE
Dr. Jens Ebnet
Ebnet Medical GmbH, Schwerin, DE
Dr. Susette Germer
SalesPro4U AG, Fribourg, CH
Todd Michael Paulsen
Formacoat, Chaska, US
David Franta
Solventum, Eagan, US
17:40
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)
Donnerstag, 19. November 2026
Microfluidics Session: Industrial Microfluidics – Technologies and Manufacturing
10:50
Glass, Electrified: Bringing fluidics, Electronics and Precision Together
11:20
The Hitchhiker‘s Guide to Industrial Microfluidics
11:40
Piezo Technology Meets Medical Applications
12:00
Microfluidic Pumping – Moving Small Volumes in a Small Footprint
12:20
Microfluidics Made Easy, or at Least Easier!
12:40
Ultrasonic Spray Coating Systems for Medical Devices