New product development for the medical sector

Medilink West Midlands is hosting a master class in new product development, taking developers from ‘Conception to Production’ at the Hyatt Regency in Birmingham on 28 November 2007. The seminar will examine the opportunities and pitfalls that face all new product development, in order to help companies turn their medical ideas into life-changing reality. Speakers will include Josh Silver from ADLENS, Andrew Gibbs from Warwick Design Consultants John Adcock from Advena and Damian Hennessey from Protomold. Topics will include the cost and opportunity of automation, new materials and techniques, packaging, environmental issues and even marketing. Open to the industry’s most innovative businesses on a first come, first served basis, it will be a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth insight into one of the costly, risky and most rewarding aspects of business. To register for the day-long seminar, call Medilink West Midlands on 0121 452 5630 or log on to www.medilinkwm.co.uk. Registration costs £75.00 +VAT per delegate and includes lunch and refreshments.