Intelligent smart health and care solutions from the field of microtechnology

Modern medical technology requires more than just components: it demands intelligent, networked, and patient-centered solutions. In our IVAM Focus Group session on May 6, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at MedtecLIVE 2026 on the topic of “Intelligent smart health and care solutions from the field of microtechnology,” we will show how microtechnology, miniaturization, and smart system integration are opening up new avenues for health and care applications. From microfluidic systems and sensor-based monitoring modules to digital assistance solutions, we will highlight how small technological innovations can have a big impact.

“To Revolutionize Healthcare by Providing Actionable Information When It’s Needed Most” - Has Microfluidics Really Delivered for MedTech?
The vision — instant, accessible diagnostics for everyone — captured what microfluidics set out to achieve, but reality proved far more complex than the narrative. Today, companies demonstrate where microfluidics truly creates value: not as a standalone promise, but as an enabling technology embedded in robust diagnostic and analytical systems.
Florian Siemenroth, Managing Director, Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH

Enabling the next frontier in Medical Technologies through advanced miniaturization & silicon technologies
Imec is pioneering the next frontier in medical technologies by leveraging advanced silicon processes and extreme miniaturization to enable highly integrated implantable devices and neurotechnology solutions. We combine ultra‑low‑power electronics, biocompatible materials, and cutting‑edge photonic modalities to capture, process, and interpret physiological signals with unprecedented precision. These breakthroughs open the door to new diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities that are smaller, smarter, and more patient‑centric than ever before.
Michiel Twisk, sr. Business Development Manager - Health - Implant & Neurotechnology, imec


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Supported by IVAM e.V. Fachverband für Mikrotechnik