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Introduction The
Institute for Orthopaedics sponsored the recently concluded Orthopaedic
Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference (OMTEC) on June 20-21,
2007 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. OMTEC
is a targeted learning experience for industry professionals focused on optimizing
supply chain performance and profitability, minimizing product development
cycle times, and maximizing speed to market.
Educational sessions were focused
on topics of interest to R&D personnel responsible for product design
and development and
for Operations personnel responsible for manufacturing and supply chain management. Two
Special Addresses were made by singularly-qualified
speakers: Shirley
Engelhardt, President of Knowledge Enterprises, addressed The Future of
Orthopaedics and John Engelhardt, CEO, explored The Future of Orthopaedic
Technology. Two
Keynote Presentations set
the tone for the event—an opening address by John P. Collier, Ph.D.
Myron Tribus Professor of Engineering Innovation and Senior Lecturer at
Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering; and, a closing address by Martin
Browning—Co-Founder and President of EduQuest, Inc., a provider
of regulatory consulting, auditing, and training services to the global pharmaceutical,
biologics, and medical device industries. More
than 100
top industry suppliers (45 exhibiting for the first time) were on hand
to showcase their latest product and service offerings, technologies and solutions. Need
More Information?
Contact Alison Miller at 440-543-2101 or via e-mail
to alison@orthoworld.com . |