Why you should attend “Medical Device Trends – Robotics & Accelerated New Product Development”

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - April 13, 2015 - PRLog -- You can position yourself to make a difference in a $110 billion sector by attending “Medical Device Trends – Robotics & Accelerated New Product Development,” SME-SV’s 10^th annual 1-day conference. Topics will include: local manufacturing, robotics, 3D printing, government incentives and regulatory issues, management tools, and career opportunities. Conference hours are from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Thursday, May 21, 2015, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.

Apple is just one of many firms acknowledging the potential of digital health. Meanwhile, advanced technologies and manufacturing are creating new possibilities for life-saving tools. Many of America's 6,500 firms in this sector have fewer than 50 employees. They aren't as visible as Facebook, but they offer tremendous personal and professional opportunities.

Executives, scientists, product designers and developers will have the opportunity to network. Explore opportunities for career development, and pathways into the biomedical device field. Attendees will also learn how the Bay Area continues to innovate and respond to global competition. Sessions include:

Keynote -  Bay Area Biomedical Manufacturing Opportunities

Dr. Gregory Theyel - Program Director - East Bay Biomedical Manufacturing Network

Trends in Prosthetics

Keith Sardo - Area Clinic Manager, Hangar Prosthetics, Co-Owner 17 & M Designs

Career Pathways for Workforce Development - Panel Discussion

Raya Zion - Director of College Relations,  SME Silicon Valley Chapter - Panel Leader

Harry Wachob - President & Founder, Bio2Device Group

Guna Selvaduray - Ph.D.,Biomedical Engineering Coordinator, Professor, Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, SJSU

Wendy Plew - Career Technical Education Specialist - California Teachers Association

Theresa Rowland - Career Ladders Project

Special Guest Panelist: Natalie Lowell CMfgT - SME Manager, Member Engagement

Robotics in Surgery

David Robinson, Sr. Director Systems Engineering, Intuitive Surgical Inc.

Robotics Competition in Bay Area Schools

Angelo Riccardi - FIRST Robotics

Lunch Break: Design-2-Part Tour, Technology Demonstrations, and Sponsor Interactions

Accelerating Medical Device Product Development

Geetha Rao - CEO, Springborne Life Sciences - Panel Leader

Roger Tang - Principal, H R Tang Consulting

Aaron Joseph - Biomedical Engineer, Intuitive Surgical Inc.

Financial Incentives for Manufacturing and R&D - Panel Discussion

Bill Browne - MANEX Consulting - Panel Leader

Jason Racadore – Assistant Deputy Director, GO-Biz (CA Governor’s Office)

Robert Meyer - Director of Economic Development, ETP

Jesse Wutke - Senior Manager, Gallina LLP

For more conference information, or to register to attend, please visit http://i.sme.org/SMESiliconValley/conference. There will be a closing drawing for an iPad, and for a 1-year SME membership.

For more information about the Northern California Design-2-Part Show, or to register for free show admission, visit http://www.D2P.com. (http://www.d2p.com/)

About SME

SME connects those who are passionate about making things that improve our world. As a nonprofit organization, SME has served practitioners, companies, educators, government and communities across the manufacturing spectrum for more than 80 years. SME's Mission, Vision and Purpose are:

Vision: Enhance progress, prosperity and strong communities through manufacturing.

Mission: Inspire, prepare and support our stakeholders in the advancement of manufacturing.

Purpose: Advance manufacturing and attract future generations

SME is uniquely dedicated to advancing manufacturing by addressing both knowledge and skill needs for industry. At SME, we are making the future. Together. Visit http://www.sme.org/

This event is sponsored by SME Silicon Valley Chapter  http://i.sme.org/smesiliconvalley/Home/ and proceeds from this conference will go toward other educational activities which the Chapter hosts locally throughout the year.

Organizers include the SME North Bay, Silicon Valley, and Sacramento chapters. Other local organizations supporting the conference include: IEEE-CPMT, ASME-SCVS, ASQ Northern CA Biomedical Division, IIE, SJSU BMES, SWE-SCV, San Jose State University, Laney College, and DeAnza College.

Contact Conference Chair Joanne Moody via http://scr.im/sme098- or visit http://i.sme.org/smesiliconvalley/conference/for registration and help.