Materials & Processes for Medical Devices (August 10- 13): Fabrication Processes for Medical Devices - Session 1

17 Fabrication Processes for Medical Devices - Session 1

Wednesday, August 12, 2009: 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Salon G (Hilton Minneapolis )
Session Chairs:
Dr. Dana Medlin and Mr. Justin Hertzler
9:00 AM
Titanium alloys manufactured with Electron Beam Melting - Mechanical and Chemical properties
Mr. Mattias Svensson, Arcam AB; Mr. Stefan Thundal, Arcam AB
9:20 AM
9:40 AM
Microstructure Evolution During Thermal Processing of Ti-Al-4V ELI Alloy
Dr. Goutam Mohapatra, Tata Consultacy Services
10:00 AM
Laser Formed Porous Coatings for Improved Osteointegration
Mr. Jacob Fuerst, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Dana Medlin, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; J. Sears, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology