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Minitube Porcine TechDays 2026
Minitube Porcine TechDays 2026
On June 9 and 10, Minitube welcomed 80 international participants on-site and many more online to the Porcine TechDays 2026 at its new headquarters. The event brought together experts, customers, and partners from around the world to exchange knowledge,
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MiniQube wins Red Dot Design Award 2026
MiniQube wins Red Dot Design Award 2026
MiniQube has been awarded the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award 2026 in the Product Design category. This distinction recognizes outstanding design quality and innovation in one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions.
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Minitube sponsors AI VETS congress
Minitube sponsors AI VETS congress
After the meeting had to be canceled last year, the organizers started a new attempt with the 31st AI VETS congress. Sponsoring the event, Minitube was happy to present the latest developments and to discuss them with the branch community personally.
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Energy audit confirms sustainable progress
Energy audit confirms sustainable progress
A recent energy audit, conducted in accordance with DIN EN 16247-1, shows that Minitüb GmbH continues to make consistent progress toward greater energy efficiency and sustainable operations.
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Virtual showroom for porcine ART products
Virtual showroom for porcine ART products
Minitube cordially invites all interested pig breeders to visit a virtual 3D twin of our showroom in Tiefenbach, Germany.
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Peter J. Hansen awarded 2026 Simmet Prize for Assisted Reproduction
Peter J. Hansen awarded 2026 Simmet Prize for Assisted Reproduction
The International Congress on Animal Reproduction (ICAR), in collaboration with Minitube International, is proud to announce that Dr. Peter J. Hansen, Distinguished Professor and L.E. “Red” Larson Professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida,
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FIGAN 2021 Award for Technical Innovation
FIGAN 2021 Award for Technical Innovation
The eFlow system, a new product from Minitube, received the FIGAN 2021 Award for Technical Innovation. Christa Simmet (CCO Minitube International AG) and Xavier Fochs (CEO Minitub Ibérica) accepted the award with great pride.
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Minitube visits IFN Schönow for mutual exchange
Minitube visits IFN Schönow for mutual exchange
Last week, Dr. Monika Esch, Tammo Buss and Johanna Gandorfer from the Minitube Product Management Department spent an informative day at the IFN Schönow to discuss developments in the fields of equine and bovine reproduction and embryo transfer.
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Christa Simmet appointed to the Senate of Economy Germany
Christa Simmet appointed to the Senate of Economy Germany
From the top of corporate leadership to one of the country’s leading economic think tanks: After decades of successful market development at Minitube, Christa Simmet (CCO) is taking on a new role of significant social relevance. She has been appointed to
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Support for farmers after disastrous flooding
Support for farmers after disastrous flooding
After a historic flooding in July, countless farms in the affected areas of Western Germany have been struggling with extensive consequences. With a donation of 5,000 EUR, Minitube wants to financially contribute to the reconstruction.
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Season's greetings from the Minitube team
Season's greetings from the Minitube team
As 2025 comes to a close, we at Minitube are taking a moment to reflect on the past year and to look ahead with excitement. At the beginning of 2026, the second generation of the Simmet family will hand over the management of the company, marking a new ch
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Virtual showroom for bovine ART products
Virtual showroom for bovine ART products
Minitube cordially invites interested cattle breeders to visit a virtual 3D twin of our showroom in Tiefenbach, Germany.
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A home for innovation: Minitube opens new headquarters
A home for innovation: Minitube opens new headquarters
Minitube continues its path of growth: On November 15, we celebrated the official opening of our new headquarters in Tiefenbach. Since mid-October, our teams have been working in the modern building, experiencing firsthand how innovative architecture and
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Minitube quality management: our commitment, your benefit
Minitube quality management: our commitment, your benefit
It is stated in our company mission, in our certificates and not least in our minds: With all our activities, Minitube is committed to quality. Our aim is the continuous improvement of all processes within the company, particularly concerning products.
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Minitube puts latest CASA technologies in the spotlight at AI Vets Meeting
Minitube puts latest CASA technologies in the spotlight at AI Vets Meeting
The AI Vets Meeting, one of Europe’s key industry gatherings in the field of assisted animal reproduction, took place in Budapest, Hungary, from 21 to 22 October 2025. With over 150 participants, the event was very well attended and provided an ideal plat
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Minitube USA presents a full line-up at World Pork Expo 2021
Minitube USA presents a full line-up at World Pork Expo 2021
After three years of no World Pork Expo, with one of those years spent mostly virtual, the Minitube USA team packed the trailer full to present a wide variety of Minitube products to expo attendees in Des Moines, Iowa. 
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Minitube showcases innovations at the 14th World Swine Industry Expo
Minitube showcases innovations at the 14th World Swine Industry Expo
From October 18–20, 2025, Minitube successfully participated in the 14th Leman Swine Conference (World Swine Industry Expo), held at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center. As a global leader in animal breeding technology, we presente
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Virtual showroom for equine ART products
Virtual showroom for equine ART products
Because the current situation still limits traveling, Minitube cordially invites customers from the horse breeding industry to visit a virtual 3D twin of our showroom in Tiefenbach, Germany.
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Porcine TechDays Latin America: Driving innovation in porcine reproduction
Porcine TechDays Latin America: Driving innovation in porcine reproduction
Held on September 30 – October 1, 2025, in Querétaro, Mexico, the TechDays brought together over 60 professionals from 13 countries across Latin America to exchange knowledge and experience on the latest advances in porcine reproduction. The two-day event
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2021 virtual GMP audit successfully completed
2021 virtual GMP audit successfully completed
In a three-day audit, Minitube´s semen extender production site has recently been reconfirmed of complying with GMP standards. As the first European company, Minitube was granted a virtual audit, due to pandemic restrictions.
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Minitube sets the course for the future
Minitube sets the course for the future
Minitube enters a new era: At the end of 2025, the second generation of the Simmet family will hand over the management of the company to a new executive board. After decades of dedicated leadership, Dr. Christian Simmet (CEO), Christa Simmet (CCO), and R
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Professional AI classroom for Armenian National Agrarian University
Professional AI classroom for Armenian National Agrarian University
Minitube and “SmartAgro” CJSC, our local partner in Armenia, have recently equipped a professional AI classroom at the Armenian National Agrarian University.
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Minitube’s September Journey: From Cork to the Black Sea
Minitube’s September Journey: From Cork to the Black Sea
In September, the Minitube team hit the road for two exciting stops at key gatherings for animal reproduction specialists in Europe: the AETE Annual Meeting in Ireland and the joint ESDAR & ECAR Conference in Bulgaria. Both events offered the perfect blen
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Minitüb GmbH successfully achieves ISO 13485 certification
Minitüb GmbH successfully achieves ISO 13485 certification
After an intensive three-day audit by two TÜV Süd auditors, our quality management system was successfully certified. Minitube is now officially recognized as a medical device manufacturer in accordance with ISO 13485.
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Minitub do Brasil moves to a brand new home!
Minitub do Brasil moves to a brand new home!
Since Monday, 02/22/2021, Minitub do Brasil is working on a new address. Now you will find us on Varzea street, 379 – Jardim São Pedro, Porto Alegre – Rio Grande do Sul. The structure has around 3500 m2 of total area. Soon we will provide pictures o
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EuroTier digital 2021
EuroTier digital 2021
Minitube presents itself on the digital platform for the international agricultural sector. Over 1,400 exhibitors were present on the online platform from February 09 - 12 to showcase their range of products and services and to speak virtually to trade f
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Minitube at the Midwest Boar Stud Managers Conference
Minitube at the Midwest Boar Stud Managers Conference
Minitube USA, along with colleagues from Minitube Mexico, were proud to attend the Midwest Boar Stud Managers Conference, held in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 13th and 14th, 2025. This annual event brought together a significant portion of the US boar s
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Mexitube Alemania: Inauguration of remodeled offices
Mexitube Alemania: Inauguration of remodeled offices
Mexitube Alemania, S.A. de C.V., subsidiary of Minitube International in Mexico, has recently inaugurated a remodeled office building in Querétaro.
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From Germany to Brazil: Global collaboration, local impact
From Germany to Brazil: Global collaboration, local impact
Minitube Brazil recently welcomed Christa Simmet and Wolfram Veitl from the Minitube Germany headquarters. The visit featured an intensive and highly productive agenda focused on deepening strategic collaboration, aligning global initiatives, and exchangi
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Minitube USA engages industry at Therio Conference
Minitube USA engages industry at Therio Conference
The Minitube USA canine and equine specialists were proud to attend the Society for Theriogenology Conference in Sacramento, California, from July 23rd to 26th. We connected with industry professionals and showcased Minitube’s latest offerings at the trad
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