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Medtech Central
The schedule is information rich and every session is free. Stop in for expert panels and presentations on everything from medical 3D printing, regulations and quality, medical packaging, and more for medical devices. Learn more.
Tech Theater
Take a closer look at suppliers' most exciting innovations. Sessions are led by expert suppliers, so you can learn about new tech firsthand. Learn more.
Engineering Theater
This is home base for engineering innovation at the event. See new advances in automotive, robotics, 3D printing, packaging, and more. Afternoon keynotes can be found in this theater, as well. Learn more.
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Lunch & Learn
Beyond Just Laser Processing
November 2, 1–1:45 p.m., Room 103D
Lasers offer a number of benefits to the medical device manufacturing process, but successful integration into an enterprise-wide system with today’s production requirements is challenging. Join us for this session where we’ll introduce our new control software, LaserFramework, that addresses these challenges. This simple to use yet powerful control software seamlessly integrates a range of new in house developed features including automation options, optical verification tools, in process weld monitoring, and standard vision packages that enable productivity without sacrificing performance! Our application and product experts will walk you through these new system capabilities, plus provide a live demonstration of LaserFramework.
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Coffee Talks
Silicone and Medical Manufacturing: Technology, Use Cases & Economics
November 2, 10:30–11:15 a.m., Room 103C
Silicone contains properties that make it a perfect fit for a variety of medical applications. Protolabs industry experts will spotlight two major silicone manufacturing processes (true silicone 3D printing and liquid silicone rubber injection molding), diving into the use cases and economics to shed light on whether these might be a fit for your next project or device. Learn about:
- Prototyping vs. production opportunities for silicone, including key use cases for the medical device industry
- Design principles for 3d printed and injection molded silicone
- Material properties and cost comparisons of additional elastomer manufacturing options beyond silicone
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Next Generation Cybersecurity Technologies and Strategies for an Evolving Threat Landscape
November 3, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Room 103C
Healthcare and Medical Device organizations continue to be exposed to ransomware attacks with increased impact to connected medical devices, patient care/safety and exposure to large global integrated health delivery systems. Patients have recognized significant patient care impacts such as rescheduled surgeries, increased patient wait times, delayed test results, and challenges filling prescription medications. This presentation will provide medical device executives a guide to understanding how their organization is positioned to protect against emerging ransomware threats and develop compliance with evolving regulations.
Learning Objectives:
- Provide thought leadership to current cyber security events
- Impacts to connected medical devices and mitigation strategies
- Share industry experience and how they have impacted health systems
- Educate leaders on what core security program elements should be in place
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