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Session 9B: Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Location: Governors Hall I & V (Radisson Riverfront Hotel)
(Please check final room assignments on-site).
Session Description: SESSION BACKGROUND: Engineers and scientist involved with product development and product improvement need to understand new processes and technologies available for potential application to medical device manufacturing. SESSION FOCUS: This session will focus on the recent developments and applications in rapid production processing of medical components and coatings, advanced near-net shape injection molding of metals and ceramics, various diffusion protective coatings for titanium alloys, and advanced electrochemical finishing techniques using water based neutral salt electrolytes. SESSION TAKEAWAYS: This session will provide an overview of recent advances in manufacturing technologies that may have application in new medical device design or as a method to increase productivity and quality in a current product line.

Editors:Dr. James Arps Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
Dr. Mark Robinson Hamilton Precision Metals, Lancaster, PA
Session Chairs:Dr. Mark Robinson Hamilton Precision Metals, Lancaster, PA
Dr. James Arps Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
10:30 AMHigh Intensity Plasma Ion Nitriding of Orthopedic Materials
10:50 AMProcessing of Biocompatible Materials via Metal and Ceramic Injection Molding
11:10 AMImprovement of Pure Titanium and Titanium Alloys Surface Properties by New Patented LINTERPROCESS Technologies
11:30 AMAdvanced Electrochemical Finishing Techniques for Medical Device Applications
11:50 AM11:50 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Lunch on Own