Medical device manufacturers are increasingly aware of the need for more sustainable design and production, but many are unsure where to start. In an industry focused on risk management, manufacturers must find ways to cut emissions and waste without compromising safety or business performance. This discussion will explore the challenges of designing for reuse and remanufacturing, highlighting how others have overcome both real and perceived obstacles to minimize environmental impact while maintaining profitability. Learn how remanufacturing can enhance supply chain resilience by extending product lifecycles, reducing reliance on new materials, and promoting a circular economy, all of which help mitigate disruptions and improve resource management.
Hear this engaging discussion with:

• Cormac O’Prey, Principal, Kestrel Technology Consulting (Moderator)
• Duncan Freake, Associate Director, Innovation Consulting, EPAM Continuum
• Mark Michalski, Manufacturing Expert in Residence, FORGE
• Shane Gilbertson, Chief Operating Officer, Genesis Dome
• Rich Cook, Mfg. Workforce Training Manager, MassTech Collaborative/CAMDave Newton, Advanced Development Manager, ARJO
• Mark Heynes, Design Director, Haughton Design
• Dr Ash Ghadar, Director of Strategic Development, Haughton Design
• Lisa Israelovitch, Co-Founder & CEO, AssistIQ
• Michael Cancilla, Sr. Director of Product, Arbutus Medical
• Stephen Ryan, MD, Co-Founder & CMO, PolyUnityAditi Sitolay, Founder and CEO, Synoro Med

This program is jointly presented by ACTION Innovation Network and UMass Lowell Innovation Hub.