Orchid Design Chaired Panel Discussion on Enabling Better Product Design at OrthoTec Conference

Shelton, CT, June 28, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Chris Scifert, Ph.D., Engineering Manager at Orchid Design, chaired a panel discussion on ‘Robust Processes that Enable Better Product Design’ earlier this month during the OrthoTec Conference in Winona Lake (Warsaw), IN.

During the session, Chris introduced and facilitated a panel discussion with industry experts on topics specific to engineering related processes that can contribute to better product designs.

The two-day conference highlighted four different subjects presented by industry leading speakers including:

- New Materials Technology and Applications
- Applying New Technologies in Surfaces
- Robust Processes that Enable Better Product Designs
- New Design Tools and Technologies

“Participating at an event like OrthoTec allows Orchid Design to demonstrate our leadership position as an industry expert,” said Chris. “Having a presence at this and other industry conferences is a valuable way of staying current with the latest in technologies and an important part of being involved in our industry.”

About OrthoTec: OrthoTec is a conference and exhibition targeted to orthopedic device companies, engineers and designers. The two-day event included presentations from a mix of experts from academia, manufacturing and regulatory fields providing updates, insights and discussions on best practices. The conference includes an exhibition of technology and manufacturing companies providing services to the orthopedic OEM’s and provides a networking event with industry peers.

About Orchid Design: Orchid Design, a division of Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, is the orthopedic industry’s leader in innovative surgical device Design, Development, Quality and Regulatory submission services. Utilizing their ISO 13485 certified product development process, Orchid Design partners with device companies to help bring their ideas to life and streamline the pathway to commercial launch. The company has two design centers located in Shelton, CT and Memphis, TN, focused on the orthopedic medical device market.

Find out more about how partnering with Orchid Design can reduce your time to revenue and create competitive advantages for your business. Contact Kyle Mullens, Business Development Manager, at (203) 922-0105 or at kyle.mullens@orchid-ortho.com.