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.

Look forward to these presentations:

12:00 p.m. Welcome and Introduction
Jens Ebnet, Head of the Medical Division, IVAM e.V. Fachverband für Mikrotechnik

12:10 p.m. “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

12:30 p.m. 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

12:50 p.m. Cutting-edge pumps and fluidic components that enable innovation in medical devices; as good tools improve the way you work, and great tools improve the way you think.
"A good tool improves the way you work. A great tool improves the way you think.” is a famous quote by Jeff Duntemann, centred around being highly innovative. Medical device development is often regarded as a complex puzzle, akin to a jigsaw, involving many different pieces and technical challenges, having the right tools can help to solve the puzzle quickly, by enabling the right pieces to be placed in the right place. This presentation will highlight how unique fluidic components from the Lee Company are helping engineers to re-think what is possible and push the boundaries of medical device development.
John Watson, Technical Sales Specialist, Health and Science ,The Lee Company 

13:10 p.m. From Sensor to Solution – Microtechnology Innovations for the Connected Healthcare of Tomorrow
Tiny sensors, transformative impact: The Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS develops ultra-compact, energy-efficient, embedded sensor systems that enable real-time health monitoring – whether worn on the body, integrated into medical devices, or seamlessly embedded in everyday environments. As healthcare shifts from reactive treatment to continuous, personalized precision medicine, microtechnology is at the heart of that revolution. Discover how Fraunhofer IMS is reshaping the future of patient-centered care.
Caroline Reßing, Project Manager Business Unit Health, Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS

Supported by IVAM e.V. Fachverband für Mikrotechnik