Cardiovascular | Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis

November 2-3, 2022

Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN

The global cardiovascular devices market size is expected to reach $86.27 billion by 2028 from $54.08 billion in 2021, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.9% during the period. ₁
Innovative treatment technologies in cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and 3D printing are expanding the market for MedTech manufacturers.₂
Digital solutions, ranging from mobile cardiac telemetry to Apple Watches, serve as clinical-decision support tools for providers inputting patient data to generate treatment recommendations, as well as data gathers for cardio device designers.₂
Consumer wearables and medical-grade wearables continue to intersect with an increasing number of companies pursuing FDA clearance to support claims of AFib monitoring and other cardiovascular measures on devices such as the Apple Watch, Fitbit, etc. ₃
Pacemakers are getting smaller and going leadless (wire free) – thanks to miniaturization advancements in manufacturing ₃
The role of robotics increasing in interventional cardiology in the future, calling for more design and manufacturing expertise.₄

In 1957, Earl E. Bakken, the founder of Medtronic Inc., invented the first wearable, battery-operated pacemaker in his Minnesota garage.₅
Minnesota has more than 470 medical device establishments, with over 32,600 people working in the industry.₆
Minnesota ranks 1st In medical device patents per capita and 2nd In total medical device patents overall in the United States.₆

Application of AI in Data Fusion for Improving Clinical Decisions with Animesh Agarwal, NeuTrace Inc. and Michael Chan, NDI
Biocompatibility Evaluation Across a Medical Device’s Life-Cycle: Industry Best Practices Small for Approaching Clause 4.7 of ISO 10993-1:2018 with Daniel Oseid, MicroBio Consulting
Medical-grade Material Options for Sustainable Medical Device Designs with Spencer Siegel, Arkema Inc.
Automating Catheter Manufacture: How Lasers are Solving Key Challenges with Paul Taylor, Laser Wire Solutions
Fostering Medical Device Innovation Through Constructive Engagement with Regulators with James Kleinedler, Boston Scientific
User-Centered Design for MedTech Devices: Lessons Learned in Human Factors with Albert Rodriguez, Velentium
Small Batteries Enable Miniaturization of Active Implanted Medical Devices with Denis Pasero, Ilika Technologies Ltd.