Session on collaboration and product development part of new content at MD&M West 2019
New sessions that feature the latest innovations in R&D, technology, design, materials, regulatory and quality solutions, automation, smart manufacturing, 3D printing and medical device components will take place at MD&M West 2019.
The sessions include:
- Opening Plenary: Innovative Biomaterial Solutions with Polyurethanes: featuring senior principal scientist, global innovation at DSM Biomedical, Ajay Padsalgikar, PhD, speaking to the use of polyurethane biomaterials within the body systems as long-term implants, use in drug-delivery systems, and will elaborate on innovative application examples.
- Opening Plenary: Using Collaboration to Develop Your Product: How to Launch & Grow Your Startup: featuring Anne Wellington, managing director, Cedars-Sinai will share how early stage companies can collaborate with health systems to develop a product. Find out how to get access to better product intelligence with early insight into clinician and patient needs through the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator program, which helps entrepreneurs bring their innovative technology products to market.
MD&M West is one of five events taking place between 5-7 February, at Advanced Manufacturing Anaheim with Pacific Design & Manufacturing, West Pack, ATX West and PLASTEC West also featuring.
Suzanne Deffree, brand director, intelligent systems & design, UBM said: “Globally, the advanced manufacturing community is entering a new dynamic phase as it becomes more integrated with the adoption of AI, ML and IoT. This means business leaders cannot rely on old responses and solutions in a new manufacturing environment; there is a greater need for the most current and relevant education to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving technology and trends. Prioritising business and career goals for attendees is top of mind at Anaheim and we encourage everyone to participate in all the new activities carefully curated for this year’s event that address the opportunities and challenges that exist in today’s and tomorrow’s market.”
Pacific Design & Manufacturing will debut the Design Dome, a hub featuring interactive design activities and prototyping workshops led by design companies.
WestPack will unveil The Packaging Experience, a space providing a blend of hands-on activities with educational tips put on by Packaging Digest. The interactive exhibit will explore the evolution of packaging through the years and the psychology of branding and allow attendees to participate in DIY packaging activity.
ATX West will feature more than 1,900 suppliers showcasing the latest solutions in automation and assembly, robots and robotic accessories, and will introduce the New Tech Base Camp for 2019 for attendees to explore products and technologies.
Lastly, new to 2019 will be the Career Zone, a designated area where attendees are encouraged to network and connect with peers and premier companies hiring in the engineering space, including: ADMEDES, Cicor Group, Freudenberg Medical, Koch Packaging Systems, Sonoco, Tecan, OPTINOVA, among many more. At the Career Zone, attendees can discuss the design & manufacturing trends influencing career paths through targeted talks, workshops, and networking sessions.
All new attractions across the five events will take place February 5-7, 2019 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.