Launch of two White Papers
The event will disseminate the findings of a two year research translation project funded by RMIT on 3D Printing in medical device industry. RMIT will launch two related white papers at the event:
- Adoption and Diffusion of Disruptive Technologies: Case of 3D Printing in Medical Device Industry
- Business Models in 3D Printing Medical Devices
Panel discussion
A panel discussion will dive into topics such as problem and opportunity areas for 3D Printing in Australia and solutions to industry barriers, including a focus on non-technical barriers for industry (such as business model related barriers).
Facilitated by Ms Alex Kingsbury, Senior Industry Fellow, RMIT School of Engineering the panel will include:
Dr Katrina Skellern from UTS, representing researchers
Mr Dominic Parsonson from Titomic, representing SMEs
Dr Jasamine Coles-Black from Austin Health, representing surgeons
Dr Stan Goldstein from Bupa, representing insurers
Mr Mick Shaddock from OMX Solutions, representing SMEs
Mr George Faithfull from Stryker, representing large manufacturers
The panel will discuss and attendees will gain insight into:
- Stakeholder mapping of the industry
- Identifying the top four major opportunity areas, which can foster the adoption of 3DP medical devices
- Offering the industry road maps, in four nominated applications of opportunity areas
- Identifying the barriers in realising such four opportunity areas
- Recommended solutions to identified barriers that are hindering the wide spread adoption and diffusion of 3DP medical implants.
This event will provide a great opportunity for stakeholders in the to gain new insight whilst networking with other professionals over drinks and nibbles.
Who should attend?
- medical device manufacturers and designers
- surgeons
- hospital representatives
- insurers
- regulators
- researchers and students.
Schedule
5pm - Registration / arrival
5.30pm - Presentations and panel discussion
6.40pm - Q&A
7.30pm - Networking drinks and nibbles
