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Medical Device Manufacturing: Processes, Equipment and Techniques

BIOENGR X 430.5

This course focuses on manufacturing processes and techniques that are routinely used in the manufacturing of implantable medical devices.

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What you can learn.

Define and develop capabilities of manufacturing processes
Identify routinely used tools and techniques in the manufacturing process for medical devices
Develop manufacturing strategies for medical devices based on engineering requirements, product volume, and cost constraints

About this course:

Today's medical manufacturing environment requires state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to deliver the highest quality components for the lowest cost. This course focuses on manufacturing materials, processes and equipment that are routinely used in the manufacturing of modern medical devices. Instruction emphasizes understanding the capabilities of manufacturing processes and developing manufacturing strategies based on engineering requirements, product volume and cost constraints. Students will be introduced to both long-standing materials and concepts that are fundamental to the industry, as well as the latest trends, such as digital manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration and environmental concerns.