Almost 40 international companies and institutes have already decided to participate at the IVAM Product Market “Micro, Nano & Materials” which is organized by IVAM Microtechnology Network once again in 2011. At the joint pavilion, established technologies like silicon and semiconductor technologies are presented as well as intersectoral innovations from the fields of microfluidics, measurement, optics and nanotechnology. The forum “Innovations for Industry” will profoundly explore trends and technologies of MicroNanoTec, and it will also serve as a suitable platform for deepening specialist discussions. The international forum takes place every day during the trade fair. The sessions are devoted to selected Seite 2 von 2 issues in the areas of microtechnologies, nanotechnologies as well as new materials. This year again a session on “Energy harvesting” as well a session on “Laser technology” are part of the program. Especially the session on “Energy harvesting” established itself as an audience magnet in the last year and attracted a crowd of visitors.

Dedicated to the official partner country of HANNOVER MESSE 2011, a special “France Session” is planned where French companies and institutes of the field will give insights into trends and topics of the neighbour country. To draw attention to international markets, a “Japan Session” will take place again this year. For the first time a “US Day” is planned in the scope of the forum.

At present a participation opportunity for companies is offered. Information on this and other relating questions is provided by Katrin Theiler. (kt@ivam.de)

About IVAM:

IVAM is an international association of companies and institutes in the fields of microtechnology, nanotechnology and advanced materials. At present about 300 companies, institutes and partners from all over the world are IVAM members. As the communicative bridge between suppliers and users, IVAM brings innovations to market and creates competitive advantages via technology marketing. Furthermore, IVAM offers lobbying services for small and medium-sized enterprises,qualification, various publications and world-wide networking on trade fairs and events.