Improving Process Control in Medical Device Assembly
(for American audiences)
As today’s medical devices continue to pack more features into ever-smaller packages, manufacturers must find new ways to apply adhesives, coatings, and other assembly fluids in smaller, more-precise amounts than before.

Air-powered dispensing equipment provides a cost-effective way to improve process control by making it possible to put the same amount of fluid on every part, every time. Additional benefits include faster throughput, greater reliability, higher first-pass yields, and lower production costs.
Originally Broadcast: 10/28/08
Sponsored by: EFD International Inc.

Improving Process Control in Medical Device Assembly Processes
(for European audiences)
As today’s medical devices continue to pack more features into ever-smaller packages, manufacturers must find new ways to apply adhesives, coatings, and other assembly fluids in smaller, more-precise amounts than ever before.
Originally Broadcast: 10/28/08
Sponsored by: EFD International Inc.

Processing and Handling eMDRs
What do device manufacturers need to understand about meeting their medical device reporting obligations? This FREE Webcast features a panel of industry experts who will share their thoughts on that question. Experts from FDA, an enterprise quality management software provider, and a global medical technology company identify common eMDR pitfalls. The experts also explain how to navigate eMDR regulation and develop an effective reporting system.
Originally Broadcast: 10/2/08
Sponsored by: Sparta Systems Inc.

Managing Contract Compliance for Medtech Sales
In all sectors of the life sciences industry, companies are working harder than ever before to manage their pricing, sales contracts, and customer relationships in order to increase market share and meet clearly defined and measurable revenue goals. Meanwhile, customers, partners, and government agencies are imposing increasingly stringent requirements for timely and accurate vendor performance reporting. In this Webcast, industry experts discuss how life sciences companies are using advanced contract compliance solutions to manage complex medtech sales processes while promoting contract compliance and revenue growth.
Originally Broadcast: 9/30/08
Sponsored by: SAP

Is It Time to Start Thinking About Automation?
There are many reasons for medical device manufacturers to consider automation —reducing human error, accelerating processes, maintaining regulatory compliance, and keeping a core activity in-house that otherwise might be outsourced to a low-wage country, for example. In this Free Webcast, "Is It Time to Start Thinking About Automation?" hosted by Medical Product Manufacturing News, speakers address when and why automation makes sense for medical device manufacturers, especially in such areas as assembly, testing, and robotics. A live Q&A will follow the presentations.
Originally Broadcast: 9/29/08

Medtech Policy and Regulatory Outlook
Access to healthcare—and to healthcare technologies—promises to be a key issue in the 2008 presidential elections, likely bringing major proposals for revamping the ways that healthcare professionals relate to patient populations—and how they are reimbursed for those services. With continued pressure for cost containment that could reduce payments for medical technologies, this year medical device companies need to watch policy developments especially closely. In this FREE Webcast, a panel of experts looks at proposals likely to result in new legislation, and how they will affect the regulatory environment at FDA and in the global marketplace.
Originally Broadcast: 9/25/08
Sponsored by: Enovia and AdvaMed 2008

Developing Next-Generation Automated Laboratory Instruments
A number of trends in the laboratory medicine industry directly affect the continuing automation of the clinical lab. This FREE Webcast will provide an overview of the market trends affecting the commercialization of instrumentation technologies and examine how automation technologies are evolving to meet current and emerging market requirements. Hosted by IVD Technology magazine, the Webcast will bring together a panel of experts in the field of in vitro diagnostics to review these issues and explain how common difficulties can be resolved.
Originally Broadcast: 9/24/08
Sponsored by: Aspect Automation and Gems Sensors & Controls and Hamilton Robotics

New Possibilities With Polyurethanes
This Webinar will describe how new polyurethanes can satisfy the material requirements of tomorrow’s medical devices. Scheduled speakers are Aylvin A. Dias Ph.D., Research and Development Manager at DSM Biomedical Materials (Geleen, The Netherlands) and Robert S. Ward, President and Chief Executive Officer, DSM PTG (Berkeley, California, USA).
Originally Broadcast: 9/11/08
Sponsored by: Qosina

Managing Risk at the R&D–Manufacturing Interface
In this Webcast, industry experts provide insights into the trends driving the development and implementation of advanced quality systems for life sciences companies. Presentations examine key processes for automating the transfer from R&D to manufacturing to improve business efficiency and support compliance integrity.
Originally Broadcast: 8/21/08
Sponsored by: Oracle

PLM Systems for Managing Medtech Complexity
In this Webcast, industry experts discuss how life sciences companies are leveraging product life cycle management (PLM) solutions to manage the complexity of regulated processes while also promoting innovation and growth.
Originally Broadcast: 8/7/08
Sponsored by: Enovia

Medical Device Design Trends
Medical devices are getting more sophisticated. Yet complex designs aren't necessarily the best designs. What makes for good medical device design, then? A panel of experts will share their thoughts from the industrial design, human factors, engineering, and clinical perspectives. They will also touch on some positive examples: winners of the 2008 Medical Design Excellence Awards.
Originally Broadcast: 6/24/08
Sponsored by: Creganna, Med-Tech Group, and Sabic Innovative Plastics

Reducing Risk through Packaging, Part 2: Developing Child-Resistant, Senior-Friendly Compliance Packaging
In this exclusive Webcast, speakers will offer their insights on designing and manufacturing compliance packaging that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission rules for child resistance, eases use by senior adults, and facilitates cost-efficient production. Hear from technology developers as well as automation experts on one of the most challenging aspects of pharmaceutical packaging!
Originally Broadcast: 6/18/08
Sponsored by: Alcan Packaging and Packaging Insights and MGS Machine Corp. and Nosco

Medtech Marketing Today: Diverse Audiences, Varied Tools
Marketing within the medical device industry requires a complex understanding of a diverse mix of customers. Medical device marketers today must not only catch the attention of their targeted audiences but also convey valuable information and convincing data to support the use of a product. In this Webcast, a panel of industry experts looks at how companies are harnessing novel marketing approaches to drive company growth.
Originally Broadcast: 5/28/08
Sponsored by: Interact Medical and Healthcare Communication & Marketing Association

Tubing: Doing More with Less
Experts forecast that the U.S. market for minimally invasive devices and instruments will balloon to $11 billion by 2011. But, along with the potential for profit, the multi-billion-dollar market is presenting new challenges to the tubing industry as it demands tighter tolerances, thinner walls, biocompatible materials, and greater functionality in a much smaller package.
Originally Broadcast: 4/9/08
Sponsored by: MicroLumen and Zeus

Building Biomaterials
As a device maker, you've probably been given a specific list of approved biomaterials. But it's not always clear how to use that list to suit your application. Hosted by MD&DI , this FREE Webcast features three industry experts who will explore the current state of biomaterials. They will discuss the requirements for material selection. And if the list of approved biomaterials isn't enough to suit your needs, these experts present options for building biomaterials from the ground up.
Originally Broadcast : 4/16/08

Developing Biochemicals and Chemical Reagents for Next-Generation Immunoassays
Biochemicals and reagents used in diagnostic tests have changed and improved during the past few years. This Webcast will examine current trends and future developments in biochemicals and reagents used in immunoassays.
Originally Broadcast: 4/3/08
Sponsored by: AbD Serotec and Proliant Health and Biologicals and Invitrogen-Dynal

How To Implement the New European Vigilance Procedures
A revised medical device guidance document on postmarketing vigilance (MEDDEV 2.12-1 rev 5) was published in April 2007 by the European Commission. This webinar will cover all the major revisions, point by point.
Originally Broadcast: 4/2/08

Reducing Risk Through Packaging, Part I: Understanding the Nuances of ISO 11607
Members of the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council discuss ISO 11607, Packaging for Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices. Split into two parts, the 2006 revision outlines requirements and responsibilities for designing sterile barrier systems and packaging systems and validating forming, sealing, and assembly processes.
Originally broadcast: 2/12/08
Sponsored by: Alcan Packaging and Beacon Converters and PerfecSeal and Rollprint and TOLAS Healthcare Packaging

The Medtech Marketplace in 2008
To capitalize on the energy behind industry change, company leaders need to be on top of the latest trends. In this Webcast, industry experts provide insights into the factors driving some of medtech's key sectors in 2008 and beyond.
Originally broadcast: 1/16/08
Sponsored by: Sebra