Secant Group
Secant Biomedical at BioMEDevice San Jose, CA. Transforming Biomaterials for Life® Secant Medical provides advanced biomaterials and biomedical textile structures to the medical device industry. We partner with medical device OEMs to design, develop, and manufacture high-performance biomedical structur...

Carclo Technical Plastics – Molding Services Video
An overview of Carclo Technical Plastics

David Schnur Associates at MD&M West 2011
Barry Schnur, Vice President, discusses the specialized materials, assemblies and components for the medical device industry that David Schnur Associates offers. David Schnur Associates has supplied engineered material solutions to the West's medical device, electronics, aerospace, graphic arts, high technolo

The Ins and Outs of Stent Securement Testing Today
This presentation will compare the two modes of testing including a comparison of actual test data and ease of test setup and repeatability. The audience will walk away with an understanding of the importance of the test, current test methods and the latest innovations to improve testing methods such as Machi

The critical supply chain information you need, anytime you need it, with Creation's Vision Customer Portal.
Creation Technologies' proprietary Vision Customer Portal gives you the critical supply chain information you need, anytime you need it. While it's our job to manage the supply chain for you, we know that sometimes you want to take a look.

Asahi Intecc Overview
Asahi Intecc overview video

Parylene Variants, Attributes and Applications
Presentation discusses how many medical implants incorporate microelectronic components that are placed inside the body to sense or to facilitate a physiological response. It is critical that the electronic components not create an adverse effect within the body. Among the available polymers, Parylenes (va...

IPE Video
International Polymer Engineering is an ISO 13485:2003 certified manufacturer of custom tubes, rods and profiles combining the latest in polymer technology and automated extrusion techniques.

Machine Demo
This Mundt & Associates video shows 3 of the most common functions of our machines: cutting, welding, and marking. The video shows the machine welding a cap to a tube that is attached to the rotary motor at a 45 degree angle. After this welding procedure, the machine rotates the tube to a 90 degree

Omnica Introductory Video
Omnica Corp.' s Introductory Video

Xtreme Scanning: LC60Dx and MMDx - The Next Generation of Laser Scanners
Nikon Metrology technology offers a host of scanners that collect point cloud data at blistering rates unlocking the true potential of laser scanners as they have grown from novelty to necessity. Real-life examples of how productivity has increased and costs reduced will be discussed. Lucas Alexander, Nikon M

Parylene Coatings in Drug Containment and Elution Technologies
Parylene [poly (para-xylylene)] is a thin, continuous, inert, transparent, biocompatible conformal coating. It is applied in room temperature vacuum deposition chamber by a process known as vapor deposition polymerization (VDP). The coating process involves the spontaneous re-sublimation of a vapor formed ...

Microspec Introductory Video
An introductory video from Microspec Corp. CEO/Founder Tim Steele filmed at the 2012 MD&M East trade show.

Part 1: A Sit-Down Chat with Dr. Thomas Fogarty and Dean Kamen
Medtech innovators Thomas Fogarty, MD and Dean Kamen discuss innovation in the device industry in light of the economy, healthcare reform, and the hurdles presented by FDA.

Part 2: A Sit-Down Chat with Dr. Thomas Fogarty and Dean Kamen
Medtech innovators Thomas Fogarty, MD and Dean Kamen discuss innovation in the device industry in light of the economy, healthcare reform, and the hurdles presented by FDA.

New Non-Contact, Laser-Based Gauge for Measuring Length and Speed of Medical Products
As the medical manufacturing industry is driven to become more efficient and improve product quality, their ability to measure length and speed with increasing accuracy has become essential. Accurate length and speed measurements are critical to all attempts to improve process control automation. Speaker: Stu

Electronic Medical Device Development: Package-on-Package (PoP) Benefits Compact Design
The compact design of medical devices has many benefits. These benefits include particle patient home care using devices such as portable blood pressure monitors and other vital--sign monitoring devices. Speaker: John W. Koon, Director of Corporate Communications, Express Manufacturing, Inc.

Metal-to-Plastic Conversion: Cut Costs, Liberate Design, Improve Functionality
While metal has been the traditional material of choice for orthopedic instrumentation, new plastic resins combined with scientific process development and validation are making inroads into that market. The results have yielded lower costs, more flexible designs, and improved single--use and reusable orth

Achieving Cohesive Bond Strength with TPE Medical Tubing and Traditional Connectors
To combat the TPE's bonding issue, Teknor Apex developed bonding systems that significantly improve the bonding strength for TPEs. These systems are applied ...

Parylene in Medical Devices
Although the demand for reliability and safety has always been at the forefront in medical device design, the challenges of minimally invasive and micro/nano...

Biocompatibility Explained: A Simple Understanding to a Complex Topic-Toxikon
Toxikon at MDM East 2013, Philadelphia, PABiocompatibility testing involves the safety evaluation of medical devices and mat

Novel Coatings to Enhance Medical Devices
This presentation will discuss novel biocompatible coatings that have been developed by BioInteractions Ltd. Dr. Alan Rhodes, Scientist, BioInteractions Ltd

The Four Revolutionary Effects of Automating Catheter Manufacturing Processes
In this discussion, the four key benefits of automating catheter manufacturing processes will be exposed, as well as the surprising benefits of integrating medical device manufacturing systems. Paul Ogden, Director of Sales, ASG Medical Systems

Characterization of Novel Degradable Polymers for Drug Delivery Applications
New types of polymers with unique properties to serve as matrices for delivering drugs from the surfaces of medical devices or from injectable microspheres. Dr. Nathan Lockwood, Manager of Materials Research and Development at SurModics, Inc

Silver Ion Antimicrobial Agents in the Battle Against Hospital Acquired Infections
To educate the target audience on the effectiveness of using antimicrobial agents in plastics materials to reduce and/or eliminate hospital acquire infections. Phil Dix, Medical Marketing and Developement Manager, LTL Color Compounders, Inc.

Customized Silicone for Long Term Implants
Silicone has shown how its chemical stability, physical strengths, and bioinertness have made it a valuable candidate for long term implant applications. Presentation expands upon the future of fillers for silicones utilized in long term implants. Robert Umland, National Sales Manager for NuSil Technology