COMPAMED HIGH-TECH FORUM 2026 by IVAM

Trade Fair Forum in Hall 8a, G40
Nov 16 - 19, 2026
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 16, 2026
11:20
Opening
Tim Merforth
IVAM Microtechnology Network, Dortmund, DE
11:30
How to Successfully Transfer Your Medical Device Design to a Contract Manufacturer
Duncan Keeble
OxDevice Medical, A Kaleidex Company, London, GB
12:00
From Powder to Patient: Additive Manufacturing of Patient-Specific Implant Structures
Prof. Dr. Frank Walther
TU Dortmund University, Dortmund, DE
Sebastian Stammkoetter
TU Dortmund University, Dortmund, DE
12:30
Break
Smart Sensor Solutions
Session Chair:
Erik Jung
Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM, Berlin, DE
13:30
Smart Miniaturized Sensor Systems for One Health Applications
Dr. Mario Baum
Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems ENAS, Chemnitz, DE
13:50
Conductivity Measurements of Liquids in a Flow Cell Configuration for Simplified Integration
Julia Schläpfer
Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG, Ebnat-Kappel, CH
14:10
Biosensors for Medical Devices: Continuous Glucose and Lactate Monitoring in Critical Care
Dr. Michael Gasteyer
iST Jobst, Freiburg, DE
14:30
Continuous and High-Speed Spinning of Microfibers Resembling In Vivo Collagen Architecture
Shunji Yunoki
Nitta Gelatin Inc., Yao, JP
14:50
Protecting Advanced Medical Technologies with Conformal Coatings
Aaron Clark
Specialty Coating Systems - World Headquarters, Indianapolis, US
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
Charlotte Quesnel
PERCIPIO ROBOTICS, Besancon, FR
15:50
Break
Bochum's Path Toward the Use of Autonomous Systems in the Healthcare organized by Wirtschaftsförderung Bochum WiFö GmbH
Session Chair:
Johannes Peuling
Wirtschaftsförderung Bochum WiFö GmbH, Bochum, DE
16:00
Bochum's Path Toward the Use of Autonomous Systems in the Healthcare
Johannes Peuling
Wirtschaftsförderung Bochum WiFö GmbH, Bochum, DE
16:30
End of Session
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Laser and Photonics Applications - EPIC Tech Watch
Session Chair:
Antonio Castelo
EPIC – European Photonics Industry Consortium, FR
10:50
Pushing the Limits: Minimally Invasive Laser Therapies Powered by Advanced Fiber and Laser Technology
Dr. Markus Röhner
CeramOptec GmbH, Bonn, DE
11:20
Optics, Lasers and Illumination for Medical and Diagnostic Application
Roland Kehl
FISBA AG, St.Gallen, CH
11:40
Continuously Variable Filters: The Flexible Optical Component for Next-Generation Medical Diagnostic
Dr. Oliver Pust
Delta Optical Thin Film A/S, Hørsholm, DK
12:00
Transparent CMUT Technology for Compact Through Illumination Photoacoustic Imaging
Meghana Vishwanatha
Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems ENAS, Chemnitz, DE
12:20
Break
12:50
Advanced Biophotonic Sensing for Inline Quality Control and Medical Applications
Dr. Felix Fischer
Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS, Duisburg, DE
13:10
Faster Microstructured 3D Glass Parts for Bio/Medical, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Sensors and Electronics
Kai Haesser
LightFab GmbH, Aachen, DE
13:30
Improving Medical Devices with Glass-Based Solutions
Dr. Haike Frank
SCHOTT AG, Mainz, DE
Julia Hütsch
SCHOTT AG, Mainz, DE
13:50
Advanced Packaging Services for Microelectronics and Optoelectronics
Martin Tůma
Argotech a.s., Trutnov, CZ
14:10
Acktar: Advanced Light Management for Medical Imaging & Photonics
Lucie Riedel
Acktar Ltd. (ACM Coatings GmbH), Naumburg (Saale), DE
14:30
Optical Filters for Research and Industry
Almut Bailly
Chroma Technology, Olching-Graßlfing, DE
Georg Draude
Chroma Technology, Olching-Graßlfing, DE
14:50
End of session
IVAM Focus Group Session Part I: Microfluidics for Life Sciences and Medical Applications
Session Chair:
Florian Siemenroth
Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH, Dortmund, DE
15:10
From Etched Microstructures to Medical Applications - How Metallic Microfluidics Enables Precise Fluid Control for Life Science and Medtec Applications
Jochen Kern
Micrometal GmbH, Müllheim, DE
15:30
How Microfluidics Enable Live-Changing Solutions
Dr. Christian Walk
Micronit B.V., Enschede, NL
15:50
Scalable Micro Structuring of Glass for Microfluidic and Photonic Applications
Dr. Lukas Greuter
IMT Precision on Glass, Greifensee, CH
16:10
Co-Optimization of Manufacturing Chains for Advanced Microfluidic Consumables
Iker Ruiz Arnedo
ERREKA MEDICAL SL, Antzuola, ES
16:30
Organoid and Spheroid Culturing Solutions
Bas-Jan Hoogenberg
Bondus B.V., Zwolle, NL
16:50
The Future of Precision Healthcare: Microfluidics, Smart Sensing, and Photonic Innovations
Elsa Wu
Solventum, Taoyuan City, TW
17:10
Hands-on-Session with selected Microfluidic companies
17:40
End of session
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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
10:45
Opening
Dr. Jens Ebnet
Ebnet Medical GmbH, Schwerin, DE
Dr. Susette Germer
MedTech Project Consultant, Leipzig, DE
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
Greg Petrie
Plastic Ingenuity, Cross Plains, US
11:20
From Prototype to Production: Material and Design Decisions That Determine Medical Device Success
David Franta
Solventum, Eagan, US
11:35
Accelerating Medical Device Development Using Material Science
Shane Sheedy
Porex, Fairburn, US
11:50
PFAS Free Low Friction Materials for Medical Devices
Michael Bordeaux
Foster LLC, Putnam, US
12:05
Engineering Motion: Bionate® and Bionate® II Polycarbonate Urethanes for Orthopedic Implants
Luna Imperiali
dsm-firmenich, Geleen, NL
12:20
Break
12:50
Evolving in an Every Changing Medical Device Coating Market
Todd Michael Paulsen
Formacoat, Chaska, US
13:05
From Ideation to Production: Purposeful Planning for the Development of Silicone Components
Joseph Busse
Saint-Gobain, Portage, US
13:20
Essentials of Conductive Silicones – Materials, Characteristics, Processes, and Real World Examples
Keith Propson
ProMed Molded Products, Plymouth, US
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
Charles Golub
Lightera, Avon, US
14:20
Chip-on-Tip CMOS Image Sensors for Endoscopes – What Have We Learned in the Last 10 Years. What Are the Emerging Trends?
Tehzeeb Gunja
OMNIVISION Technologies, Inc., Santa Clara, US
14:35
Interconnect Technologies Enabling the Next Generation of Miniaturized Neuromodulation Devices
Serdar Eren
Bal Seal Engineering, Amsterdam, NL
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
Sunil Inamdar
Solesis LLC, Apex, US
15:20
Junkosha - Catheter Manufacturing Solutions
Caroline Herdman
Junkosha USA Inc, Cheltenham, US
15:35
Fighting Fibrin Sheath: Rethinking Dialysis Catheter Performance
Arjun Luthra
BioInteractions, Shinfield, GB
15:50
From IVD Assay Innovation to FDA-Ready IVD: A U.S.-Based Development and Validation Platform
Dr. Lei Zhong
Creative Diagnostics, Shirley, US
16:05
Entering the U.S. Market Faster: How AI is Reducing the Cost and Complexity of FDA Regulatory Strategy
Adam Smith
Agent Astro, Boston, US
16:20
From Classification to Post-Market Surveillance: A Comprehensive Comparison of FDA and EU IVDR Requirements for In Vitro Diagnostic Devices
Jun Peng
P&L Scientific Inc., Miami, US
16:35
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N.N.
17:00
Discussion - Topic to be announced
17:30
End of Session
Dr. Jens Ebnet
Ebnet Medical GmbH, Schwerin, DE
Dr. Susette Germer
MedTech Project Consultant, Leipzig, DE
17:30
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 19, 2026
Microfluidics Session Part II: Industrial Microfluidics – Technologies and Manufacturing
Session Chair:
Dr. Holger Becker
microfluidic ChipShop GmbH, Jena, DE
10:50
Next-Generation of Glass Innovation for Life Sciences and Diagnostics
Dr. Felix Dreisow
SCHOTT MINIFAB (SCHOTT Technical Glass Solutions GmbH), Jena, DE
11:20
The Hitchhiker‘s Guide to Industrial Microfluidics
Dr. Holger Becker
microfluidic ChipShop GmbH, Jena, DE
11:40
Piezo Technology Meets Medical Applications
Dr. Franziska Buch
PI Ceramic GmbH, Lederhose, DE
12:00
tba
Anne Ringlepp
HNP Mikrosysteme GmbH, Schwerin, DE
Florian Siemenroth
Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH, Dortmund, DE
12:20
Microfluidics Made Easy, or at Least Easier!
John Watson
Lee, The Lee Company, Gerrards Cross, GB
12:40
Ultrasonic Spray Coating Systems for Medical Devices
Mark Zamzam
Sono-Tek Corporation, Milton, US
13:00
Closing
Dr. Holger Becker
microfluidic ChipShop GmbH, Jena, DE

Your Contact

Orkide Karasu
Senior Project Manager Trade Fairs and International Activities
orkide.karasu@ivam.de
+49 (0) 231 9742 7086

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