TRIBOLOGY OF MEDICAL DEVICES
Topics Covered
- Optimizing Friction, Wear & Lubrication of Non-Implantable Devices
- Technology options
- Optimizing tribological performance
- Controlling consistency
Who Should Attend
Product Management, Product Development, Project Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement and Operations Leaders
Speakers
Scott Schewe
President, EP BioTech LLC
EP BioTech LLC is consulting firm dedicated to advancing medical device material and processing solutions. Leveraging his nearly 35 years of experience, Scott provides clients with technology strategy development, project management, process and material development, intellectual property development, regulatory strategy, technology and M&A due diligence.
Corey Strege
VP & GM, Medical, Pioneer Metal Finishing
Corey has over 25 years of medical device experience, mostly with OEMs in commercial leadership roles – with extensive experience in new technology market development and strategic-level partnerships. Previous experience includes leadership roles in early stage and large organizations with a focus in orthopedics, spine, general surgery, cardiovascular and ENT.
Reshoring USA: Total Cost Ownership Approach (TCO)
Topics Covered
- Tools to Convince Your Customers to Reshore
- Total Cost Ownership vs Price
- Import Substitution Program
- Supply Chain Gaps Program
- How to Identify Candidate Programs to Reshore
- Brand Enhancement
Who Should Attend
Supply Chain Owners, Strategic Decision Makers, Operations Leaders, Quality Leaders, OEMs
Speakers
David Jilot
Industrial Market Leader, Pioneer Metal Finishing
With 14 years of surface engineering experience, David Jilot leads Pioneer’s Commercial-Industrial Products segment. David’s top priority is matching product performance expectations with engineered, repeatable solutions. David has held roles in Marketing, Plant Operations and New Business. Development.
Harry Moser
Founder & President of Reshoring Initiative
Founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative after being president of high-end machine tool maker GF Machining Solutions for 22 years. Awards include: Industry Week’s Manufacturing Hall of Fame, Quality Magazine’s Quality Professional of the year, SPE’s Mold Designer of the Year and Fab Shop Direct’s Manufacturer of the Year. Participated actively in President Obama’s 1/11/12 Insourcing Forum at the White House. Member of the Department of Commerce Investment Advisory Council. Frequently quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, NYT, Financial Times, New Yorker and USA Today and seen on Fox Business, MarketWatch, and other national TV and radio programs. BS and MS in Engineering from MIT and MBA from U. of Chicago.
OPTIMIZING AUTOMOTIVE RUBBER TO METAL BONDED COATINGS
Topics Covered
- Proper selection of bonding equipment for adhesion performance, quality control, efficiency and cost optimization
Who Should Attend
Design Engineering, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Operations Leaders
Speakers
Pablo Morales
General Manager, Pioneer Metal Finishing
Pablo leads Pioneer’s Queretaro facility in Mexico, with more than 18 years of automotive experience in the coating business for NVH (Bonding system and specialty coatings) with an Elastomer Technology from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and Akron Oh. Pablo has held roles as R & D Manager, Engineering Manager, Plant Manager, Director of Operations and General Manager.
Troy Oscar
Automotive Market Leader, Pioneer Metal Finishing
With more than 20 years of automotive experience in NVH, including engineering and sales, Troy Oscar leads Pioneer’s Automotive segment. Troy has held roles as a Sr. Product Development Engineer, Program Manager, Business Unit Manager, Director of Sales and Market Leader. Early on in Troy’s career, he spent time designing and developing torsional vibration dampers for internal combustion engines. This included time as an Expat supporting Japanese OEMs.
ENGINEERING PERFORMANCE OPTIONS WITH PLATING
Topics Covered
- Plated finish performance attributes for design consideration
- Tributary design considerations for maximum performance, cosmetics, and cost. Advanced plating technology – new product launch!
Who Should Attend
Design Engineering, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Operations Leaders
Speakers
Steve Goodset
Corporate Product Manager, Pioneer Metal Finishing
With more than 30 years of experience in surface modification, Steve is a leader in their Technology Development group. His team is responsible for developing, evaluating and integrating new technology at Pioneer. Steve has held roles as Chief Chemist, Quality Assurance Manager and Production Manager.
David Jilot
Industrial Market Leader, Pioneer Metal Finishing
With 14 years of surface engineering experience, David Jilot leads Pioneer’s Commercial-Industrial Products segment. David’s top priority is matching product performance expectations with engineered, repeatable solutions. David has held roles in Marketing, Plant Operations and New Business. Development.
DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE
Topics Covered
- Proper selection of alloy and coating system during design yields desired performance outcomes
- Tributary design considerations for maximum performance, cosmetics, and cost
Who Should Attend
Design Engineering, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Operations Leaders
Speakers
Steve Goodset
Corporate Product Manager, Pioneer Metal Finishing
With more than 30 years of experience in surface modification, Steve is a leader in the Technology Development group. His team is responsible for developing, evaluating and integrating new technology at Pioneer. Steve has held roles as Chief Chemist, Quality Assurance Manager and Production Manager.
David Jilot
Industrial Market Leader, Pioneer Metal Finishing
With 14 years of surface engineering experience, David Jilot leads Pioneer’s Commercial-Industrial Products segment. David’s top priority is matching product performance expectations with engineered, repeatable solutions. David has held roles in Marketing, Plant Operations and New Business Development.