New medical device design and manufacturing exhibition and conference

Med-Tech Innovation Expo will take place on 10 and 11 April 2013 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, UK.

Following the highly successful launch of Med-Tech Innovation magazine and web site in March 2011, Med-Tech Innovation is delighted to announce the extension of the brand into a major trade Expo in 2013.

There will be a two day conference, which will run alongside the exhibition together with a variety of show floor seminar sessions. The Expo will be a brand new, exciting platform that will further push and facilitate the essential networking and business opportunities the sector has to offer in the UK and on a global scale.

The event will bring together all parties involved in the development of new and next generation medical devices: academia, OEMs, clinicians, support and development agencies, investors and of course the supply chain service and product companies.

Reasons for you to attend:
• A 100% dedicated medical technology event means a focused, efficient use of your time
• Meet top suppliers to discuss your design and manufacturing issues
• Establish new supplier partnerships
• A high level conference means a learning experience is available
• Show floor seminars will offer you the opportunity for the latest updates in many key areas
• Midlands location means easy access from all areas of the country
• Onsite accommodation is available
• Network with your industry peers

The top level, two day conference will include technical content from key industry figures. Its purpose is to inform and educate the design/R&D engineering community on a wide range of topics from materials and embedded systems to the latest design and manufacturing techniques, to help in bringing new and next generation devices to market more efficiently and effectively.

Speakers and topics include:
‘The growing imperative to provide evidence of clinical effectiveness’, Dr Jonathan Sheffield, National Institute for Health, Research Clinical Research Network

‘European collaboration in technology for healthy ageing,’ Jorge Pinto Antunes, European Commission

‘High performance materials for trauma and orthopedic applications’, Maciej Krystian, Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH

‘Adhesion to plastics in medical device manufacture’, Chris Lines, Dyne Technology

‘Specifying antimicrobials for medical devices’, Lesley Taylor, Addmaster

‘Overcoming technology abandonment through user friendly design’, Dr Jennifer Martin, University of Nottingham

‘Collaborative innovation in assistive technology design,’ Jonathan Butters, Butters Innovation

‘Agile development in medical device companies’, Dr Keith Collyer, IBM and Jordi Manzano, Diagnostic Grifols

‘Use of Raman to speed development of medical devices’, Dave Seaward, 3P Innovation.

To complement the main conference there will also be an exhibitor presentation zone, a ‘show floor’ presentation theatre for exhibitors to deliver technical talks about their particular area of specialism and expertise. These will be free of charge for exhibition visitors but there are only a limited numbers of time slots available.

Exhibitors already include: 3M, Anecto Ltd, Anglia Ruskin MedTech Campus, Carville, Ceramaret, Chester Medical, Cranfield University, eg technology, Dyne Technology Ltd, Ensinger Ltd, Eurobond Adhesives, Fibracon Twin Ltd, Flexible Medical Packaging Ltd, Instron, Integrated Technologies Ltd, KNF Neuberger UK Ltd, KTEC GROUP Labels-U-Print, Medilink UK, Metal Improvement Company, ML Electronics, Nexus GB Ltd, Nordson EFD, Norgren Ltd, Oliver Tolas, Parker Hannifin Ltd, Precipart, Primasil Silicones Ltd, Promepla, Raumedic UK Ltd, Reeves Green Partners Ltd, Rose Plastic UK Ltd, Shannon Micro Coil, Smallfry, SP Medical, Steripack, Synergy Health, The West Group, Tinius Olsen Ltd, Tom Parker Ltd, Toppan Printing Co (UK) Ltd, Zwick Testing Machines Ltd

There will be a University presentation zone within the exhibition which will include a presentation theatre and exhibits from some of the country’s leading Universities.

They will be showcasing commercialisation and technology transfer opportunities and presenting highly specialised services they can provide to industry. It will provide an excellent platform to foster collaboration between academia and industry.

Register for free entry TODAY at www.mtiexpo-uk.com. All pre-registered visitors will receive a £10 note gift towards parking and refreshments - simply pre-register, visit the event and claim your £10! Please note you can only claim the gift when you attend the event.

Four ipads to be won! All delegates & pre-registered visitors will be entered into a free prize draw to win an ipad on both event days. Winning names will be drawn at 11am and 4pm on each day and announced in the exhibition.