Introducing... Innovation Briefs Theater.

 

Take advantage of these FREE presentations at the show. Gain fresh ideas, valuable information, and get up to speed on the latest advanced technology. At the Innovation Briefs Theater, industry experts from the world's leading OEM suppliers will deliver concise sessions, brimming with informative content geared to help improve your manufacturing process and your profit margins. These presentations are conveniently positioned right on the show floor and are free with your show badge, so register today!

	Booth 855	Booth 2673
12:00– 12:30 pm	Innovations to Meet Anti-counterfeiting and Branding Needs and Other Packaging Challenges Jane Severin, Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging	Medical Disposables: Keeping Automation in Mind During Product Development Patrick Grimes, Kinematic Automation, Inc.
12:35 – 1:05 pm	An Innovative Product for Electronic Data Acquisition, Storage and Security for Medical Package Testing in Today's Regulated World Stephen Franks, TM Electronics	Active Security Technology for Medical Device Applications Nicholas Lukianov, Avnet
1:10 -1:40 pm	Multi-Shot Liquid Molding for Medical Applications David Wolgemuth , Phillips Plastics Corporation	Using Silicones for Drug Delivery Applications Bob Umland, NuSil
1:45 – 2:15 pm	Simplify Qualification and Validation of Ultrasonic Welded Medical Devices Vasko Naumovski, Hermann Ultrasonics	Effect of Sterilization on the Mechanical Properties of Silicone Rubbers Danny Ou, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
2:20 – 2:50 pm	BPA-free Transparent Medical Polymers Having Superior Resistance to Environmental Stress Cracking Joseph Mitchell, Arkema	How to Specify Molds for Silicone Richard Finnie, M. R. Mold & Engineering Corporation
2:55 – 3:35 pm	Making the Paperless Shop Floor a Reality Christine Hansen, Epicor Software Corporation	New Applications for Venting Technology: Vented Flow Wrap and Vented Peelable Films Adam Dworak, Amcor Flexibles

 

	Booth 855	Booth 2673
10:30 – 11:00 am	Fabricating the Future: How 3D Printers and Rapid Prototyping Systems are Changing the Future of Product Development and Manufacturing Fred Fischer, Stratasys, Inc.	Safe Mixing of Medication Using DivibaX Carsten Rosendal, Promens Medical Packaging A/S
11:05 – 11:35 am	Innovations in Acrylic Based Medical Polymers Joe White, Evonik Cyro	Advances in Coated Tyvek® and Coated Paper Sam Speights, Amcor Flexibles
11:40 am – 12:10 pm	Permanent Mold Castings vs. Fabrications Arun Gupta, Gupta Permold Corporation	Phase Change Materials in Temperature Controlled Package Design Anthony Alleva, Cryopak
12:15 – 12:45 pm	Revolutionary Electrical Interconnects Chip Laingen, Minnesota Wire	Standup-Pouch Packaging - Providing Form, Function, Convenience and Success to Re-invent Your Brand-Product-Package Dennis Calamusa, ALLIEDFLEX Technologies Inc.
12:50 – 1:20 pm	Cold Decks for Silicone Runnerless Molding Thomas Worcester, Gunther Hot Runner Systems	How to Implement an Effective Brand Protection and Product Traceability Solution David Habibe, Markem-Imaje
1:25 – 1:55 pm	Jumpstarting Product Development by Teaming SolidWorks with 3D Printing Nicole DiRusso, CADD Edge	Pressure Sensitive Labeling...Transformed Claudio Napoleoni, NITA Labeling Equipment, MFG
2:00 – 2:30 pm	High Frequency RFID Closed Loop Embedded Systems Nicholas Lukianov, Avnet	Low Cost Automation for Order Fulfillment Sean Robinson, Cornerstone Automation Systems, Inc.
2:35 – 3:05 pm	X-ray Technology for Precise Medical Tubing Wall Thickness Measurements Susan Lynch, Sikora International	Advancements in Liquid Metering Pump Design to Improve Lifetime and Performance George Halfinger, KNF Neuberger, Inc.
3:10 – 3:40 pm	Inspection and Measurement of Multi-Lumen Tubing Vishwas Prabhakar, Nikon Instruments Inc.	Non-DEHP Materials: A Technical Review of Non-DEHP and Non-phthalate Materials for Medical Applications Mark Colton, St-Gobain Performance Plastic

 

	Booth 855	Booth 2673
10:30 – 11:00 am	Prototyping the Future: How 3D Printers and Production Systems are Changing Product Development and Manufacturing Vicki Barile, Cimquest	Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Validations Dan Floyd, Nelson Laboratories
11:05 – 11:35 am	Non-invasive and Minimal Invasive Sensors Measuring pH and Oxygen in Medical Devices Dr. Gernot Thomas John, PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH	Designing For RIM: Value Propositions for Enclosures, Housings, Covers and Structural Parts Michael Young, Thieme Corporation
11:40 am – 12:10 pm	Controls, Fabrication, and Installations Timothy Charnisky, Precision Fabrication and Controls, Inc.	Building a Better Framework for Compliance Management Christine Hansen, Epicor Software Corporation
12:15 – 12:45 pm	High Resolution X-Ray Imaging Applications in Medical Device Development and Production Vickram Butani, Kubtec X-Ray (Kub Technologies)	Medical OEMs Can Achieve Commercial Manufacturing Efficiency Luis Alvarez, DTx Inc.
12:50 – 1:20 pm	Clean Thermal Technology for Spot Curing of Glues as an Alternative to UV Curing Ruben Burga, IRphotonics	From Prototype to Product - Software Commercialization and Regulatory Considerations for Medical Devices Robert Ruppenthal, RTEmd
1:25 – 1:55 pm	Energy Savings Using Variable Frequency Drives in Compressed Air Systems Joe Consoli, Kaeser Compressor, Inc.