Why watch this on-demand webinar
As medical device developers work to bring increasingly complex technologies to market, material selection and performance can play a critical role in determining product success. Yet the impact that engineered porous materials can have across device design, fluid management, filtration, and sample handling is often underutilized early in development.
This webinar introduces Porex medical device solutions, detailing how our material science expertise helps teams solve complex design challenges and accelerate development timelines. Using real-world examples and highlights from our broad portfolio, attendees will learn how precision-engineered porous materials can improve device performance and support scalable manufacturing.
Lastly, we’ll explore how Porex works as a co-creation partner: using a consultative engineering approach and familiarity with design control and regulatory pathways to help move innovative medical device designs from concept to production with greater confidence.
What You Will Learn
- How precision-engineered porous materials can address critical challenges in medical device design
- How material science can improve device performance and manufacturability
- How consultative engineering and process expertise support design control and regulatory requirements
- How partnering with Porex can accelerate development and commercialization timelines
- Real-world examples of how Porex has helped medical device innovators solve complex design challenges
Speakers:
Dr. Simon Forster, PhD
VP/GM, EMEA & APAC, Porex
Simon is an experienced executive leader responsible for leading Porex’s EMEA and APAC businesses, where he works with customers across multiple industries to solve complex technical challenges using advanced porous material solutions.
Over the course of his career, Simon has held senior leadership roles spanning general management, commercial strategy, portfolio management, and R&D, with a consistent focus on translating scientific and engineering innovation into commercially successful technologies. He holds a BEng and a PhD in Biomaterials Science and Engineering from the University of Sheffield.
Shane Sheedy
Porex Director of Business Development & Medical Device Strategy
With a decade of experience in medical R&D, Shane brings deep expertise in product development and results-driven solutions. He collaborates closely with customers to ensure Porex’s technologies address their most pressing technical challenges.
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