Events
Invibio Get Spine Technology Award for PEEK
Invibio Biomaterial Solutions has been named an inaugural recipient of the Spine Technology Award in the category of biomaterials, bestowed in recognition of its innovative PEEK-OPTIMA® family of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymers (unfilled, image contrast and reinforced). Invibio...
Sign Up TODAY for the Biomaterials Webcast, May 27
Join industry experts as they explore development trends in biomaterials in this FREE Webcast, "Biomaterials Trends: HACs," hosted by MD&DI. Learn about the latest technologies employed to prevent hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) such as those found at surgical sites and...
Orthopedic Design and Technology Conference
More than 50 national and regional companies are participating in the Nov. 4-6 conference at the Grand Wayne Conference Center in Fort Wayne, TX. The event is hosted by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership Featured industry speakers include John Devine from Inviobio...
Call for Papers
The 3rd International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering (iCBBE2009) Call for Papers http://www.icbbe.org/ Beijing, China June 11-13, 2009 Within iCBBE 2009, there are two special sessions: Special Session 1: Biomedical Imaging Special Session 2:...
Audio Conference on Biocompatibility
Corrosion Testing of Medical Devices: Proving Biocompatibility from Medical Device Daily When: Thursday, November 6, 2008 Time: 1pm to 2:30pm ET Cost: $349 per listening site no. Speakers: Dr. Shari Rosenbloom and Dr. Esra Kus Duration: 90 Minutes Before a medical implant device...
June Shows for Biomaterials
Along with MD&M East (June 3-5) there are a few shows in June you may want to attend: BIO 2008 International Convention, June 17-20 in San Diego, CA. Investment in Innovation (IN3) Medical Device Summit, June 17-19 in San Francisco, CA ASME Frontiers in...
World Biomaterials Congress Report: Material Breakthroughs
This week is the 8th World Biomaterials Congress in Amsterdam. Although I won't be there, I'll try to report everyday on the announcements from companies in attendance. First up: Polymer Technology Group will present a talk “Thermoplastic Polycarbonate-Urethane with...
World Biomaterials Conference
The World Biomaterials Congress is coming soon. You may want to make your travel plans now *if you haven't already. Sponsored by the European Society for Biomaterials, the Netherlands Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering and International Conference Services BV, the 8th...
Gathering Biocompatibility Data
During MD&M West, consultant Phil Triolo discussed the challenges of coated devices and combination products. Specifically he covered meeting both technical and regulatory requirements for these types of products. Triolo had several pieces of advice for achieving such goals....
No Country for Sustainable Plastics?
Right now, the body is no place for bio-based polymers. But that doesn't mean the industry should ignore starch-based polymer systems. That is the conclusion I reached after attending a lecture during MD&M West. There are myriad opportunities to incorporate polymers with a...