Medtech Education, Innovation and Networking Opportunities Abound as Medical Design and Manufacturing Experts Prepare to Gather in Schaumburg This Fall

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's leading medtech experts will gather October 15-16 in Schaumburg, IL for the Midwest's top educational resource for medical design and manufacturing professionals, MD&M Chicago. Over two days, attendees of the MD&M Chicago conference and seminar series will receive career-changing education from thought-leaders on the cutting-edge of today's most important medtech challenges and advances. Conference visitors can create a customized agenda and choose from tracks and sessions most relevant for their needs.

Full day conference highlights to include:

• Digital health connectivity addressing the challenges, opportunities, regulations, and latest developments in the industry
• 3D printing featuring medical device applications
• Designing next generation medical devices
• Developments in new materials, sterilization capabilities, and quality control
• Over 30 speakers from leading companies including Covidien, Forecast3D, Medtronic, Carefusion, Ethicon, and many more to lead in-depth case studies, practical workshops and panel discussions across the 2 days

In addition to the MD&M educational sessions, conference attendees will also be provided full access to the MD&M Chicago exhibition. With many top companies in attendance, attendees will be able to source and research the latest in emerging technologies and services that are revolutionizing the medical device manufacturing industry. A new Speed Networking event will match participants with industry pros related to their preferences.

Interested medical industry professionals can get complete details at www.MDMchicago.com and should register early for the best pricing options.

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