Two B. Braun experts to lead "Manufacturing for Innovation" seminar at MD&M East
Topics to be covered include "Transitioning to Rigorous Design and Process Controls" presented by John Grimm, U.S. director of device research and development and OEM engineering for B. Braun.
Bethlehem, Pa. (PRWEB) June 4, 2007 -- Tom Black, vice president of OEM sales and marketing at B. Braun Medical Inc. (www.bbraunoem.com), will serve as chair of "Manufacturing for Innovation" conference, June 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Medical Design and Manufacturing East at the Jacob K. Javits Center, New York. The five-part session will focus on streamlining and improving the OEM manufacturing process and fostering innovation in a highly regulated industry.
"With B. Braun's corporate culture of 'Sharing Expertise®,' we always seek out opportunities to impart knowledge," Black says. "This session is another chance to spread the wealth of information that the speakers will bring to the conference. We want to enlighten and engage - and allow participants to accomplish more using the new information they receive."
Black has over two decades of experience in the OEM industry with B. Braun. He is responsible for overseeing the sales and promotion of the B. Braun OEM Division's products and services. His expert commentary is sought regularly by industry publications and he sits on the advisory board for Medical Product Outsourcing magazine. As chair for the seminar, Black worked with Canon Communications choosing topics and speakers.
"Transitioning to Rigorous Design and Process Controls" will be presented by John Grimm, U.S. director of device research and development and OEM engineering for B. Braun. The program will focus on product lifecycle from the "eureka (idea) moment" to finished product. Best practices, resources and mechanics for accomplishing these steps will be explored.
Grimm has over two decades of OEM and engineering experience. At B. Braun he is responsible for product innovation and design and development for domestic products. He has been instrumental in developing the B. Braun U.S. Quality system, specifically in writing policies for design controls and risk-based development of products.
The complete conference topics include:
- Sometimes Innovation is Not Enough-Can Your Device Succeed in Today's Competitive Market?
- Transitioning to Rigorous Design and Process Controls
- From Concept to Commercialization
- Anticipating and Avoiding Regulatory and Compliance Hurdles on the Course of Product Development
- Attracting and Retaining Core Employees Within a Fierce Candidate Marketplace
For more information and to register for the seminar visit www.devicelink.com.
About B. Braun OEM Division
B. Braun OEM Division designs and manufactures a variety of class II and III medical devices for the pharmaceutical, biotech and surgical markets, including fluid administration systems, components and custom kits. OEM takes customers' designs from the earliest stages through design prototyping, assembly, packaging and sterilization. The B. Braun OEM Division of B. Braun Medical Inc. is based in Bethlehem, Pa.
About B. Braun
Since its founding in 1839, B. Braun has built an unmatched store of knowledge and expertise in delivering innovative healthcare products, medical devices and programs that enhance both patient and health-professional safety. Its 30,000 employees worldwide are proud of their commitment to translating customer needs into products with unmatched quality, superior technology, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility.
Through its "Sharing Expertise®" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.
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