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PLATINUM SPONSORS
www.eithealth.eu
EIT Health is a vast, vibrant community of some of the world’s leading health innovators, backed by the European Union. Working across borders, through approximately 150 EIT Health partner organisations, the network brings together the brightest minds in healthcare from the worlds of business, research and education to answer some of the biggest health challenges facing Europe. Through this unique collaborative approach, EIT Health is empowering a network of innovators to overcome barriers, challenge convention and take action to put innovative products and services into the hands of those that need them the most.
GOLD SPONSORS
Working in partnership with Skillnets and our contracting organisation, the Irish Medtech Association (Ibec sector), the Irish Medtech Association Skillnet has over the past number of years grown substantially in direct response to the training needs of industry. Total expenditure (2008-2015) is over €4.2 million, with 40% contribution from member companies and the remaining 60% funded by the state. Targets of over 6,000 trainees and 30,000 training days have been achieved.
www.kpmg.ie
Through helping other organizations mitigate risks and grasp opportunities, we can drive positive, sustainable change for clients, our people and society at large.
KPMG member firms operate in 147 countries, collectively employing more than 219,000 people, serving the needs of business, governments, public-sector agencies, not-for-profits and through member firms’ audit and assurance practices, the capital markets. KPMG is committed to quality and service excellence in all that we do, bringing our best to clients and earning the public’s trust through our actions and behaviours both professionally and personally.
We lead with a commitment to quality and consistency across our global network, bringing a passion for client success and a purpose to serve and improve the communities in which member firms operate. In a world where rapid change and unprecedented disruption are the new normal, we inspire confidence and empower change in all we do.
www.kuehne-nagel.com
We shape the world of logistics with a strong determination to connect people and goods through innovative and sustainable logistics solutions. Every day, we go above and beyond to meet the needs of our customers. By anticipating challenges and applying our visionary mindset, we advance global trade and bring communities together.
We believe in contributing to the world around us and thus being a part of something greater. As a logistics partner, we see ourselves as part of the big picture, bringing people and communities all over the world closer together. That is why we dedicate our time to ensuring that people all over the world have access to what powers their businesses and lives, from technical components, medication and perishables to urgent spare parts for an aircraft.
Kuehne+Nagel is proud to be recognised as a leader in global logistics and rated most visionary in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics Providers. This recognition validates our approach to challenging the status quo and developing innovative solutions for our customers.
www.sfi.ie
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) is the national foundation for investment in research in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to assist the development and competitiveness of industry, enterprise and employment in Ireland. It also promotes and supports STEM education and engagement to improve awareness and understanding of the value of STEM to society and to support the STEM careers pipeline.
Our research promotes and assists the development and competitiveness of industry, enterprise and employment in Ireland. Oriented basic research is research that is carried out with the expectation that it will produce a broad base of knowledge that is likely to form the background to the solution of recognised, or expected, current or future problems or possibilities.
Applied research is an original investigation undertaken to acquire new knowledge and is directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective. The results of applied research are intended primarily to be valid for a single or limited number of products, operations, methods, or systems.
SFI also promotes and supports the study of, education in, and engagement with STEM and promotes an awareness and understanding of the value of STEM to society and, in particular, to the growth of the economy. The definition of STEM employed by SFI does not extend to the Humanities and Social Sciences, except where it may pertain to the specific mission of the Foundation – for example, through the use of targeted instruments, SFI may support the development, assessment and publication of research to assess the impact of funded research activities, STEM teaching, etc.
www.steripackgroup.com
Founded over 25 years ago in Ireland, SteriPack was born from a desire to do it better. Better customer focus, better lead times, better manufacturing processes, better quality control, but most importantly a better approach to solving customer problems. Our mission from the outset has been clear ‘to be the number one pain reliever for the world’s largest OEM & Pharmaceutical companies’. When you’ve identified a manufacturing pain point within your organization the next step should be to outsource this pain and make it better through SteriPack. Doing it better commits SteriPack to continually partner with our clients to create value through enhanced solutions for quality, service, products and processes.
www.teleflex.com
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular access, interventional cardiology and radiology, anesthesia, emergency medicine, surgical, urology and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, LMA®, Pilling®, QuikClot® ,Rüsch®, UroLift®, and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.
SILVER SPONSORS
www.advantmedical.com
Since 1993 Advant Medical has delivered quality assured products and services to the medical device industry. Operating from our ISO Class 8 clean room facilities, we have an all-encompassing experienced team in various disciplines of 3D Printing, Injection Moulding, Product Development, Contract Manufacturing and Packaging services. This collective experience and integrated turnkey approach allows us to provide innovative solutions that are based on real industry experience, regulatory knowledge, and extensive qualifications.
Advant Medical is a global partner for Class I, II, III medical device development and manufacturing solutions.
We work with companies of all sizes including entrepreneurs, engineering and development groups, new start-ups, SME medical device companies and multinationals. Our excellent track record in Quality, On-time Delivery and Customer Service are some of the many reasons why customers, of all sizes choose, Advant Medical. Partnering with Advant Medical allows you to place trust in us to deliver. We have the experience, the knowledge and commitment to fulfil your medical device requirements.
www.aerogen.com
Aerogen is synonymous with the effective treatment of respiratory illness among patient groups of all ages playing a critical role in emergency departments and intensive care units in over 75 countries worldwide.
Aerogen products play a critical role in hospital emergency, acute and critical care units worldwide. For more than 20 years our innovative drug delivery products have been achieving better outcomes for respiratory patients. Proven across all age groups, used by over 14 million patients, in over 75 countries. We continue to leverage our expertise, research, technologies and partnerships to make the greatest possible difference.
www.connectedhealthskillnet.ie
The Connected Health Skillnet is an enterprise-led, learning and development network established in 2017 specifically to address the current and future skills needs arising from the convergence of the medtech, pharma, ICT and software sectors in the dynamic field of digital health,
Together with our Contracting Organisation, Irish Medtech Association, our focus is to enhance the capability of Ireland and Irish-based companies to become recognised global leaders in the development and commercialisation of Digital Health solutions. We support this through the delivery of niche training, upskilling and important cross- sectoral networking opportunities to help facilitate collaboration and innovation between sectors..
The network addresses both technical and non-technical skills needs of our members and can deliver training at a time and pace to suit business needs and shift patterns. Since its establishment in 2017, the Connected Health Skillnet as engaged with 114 companies from across the medtech, tech and pharma sectors to upskill 370 trainees in critical areas such as medical software regulations and quality assurance; software validation and testing skills and leadership development.
www.creganna.com
Specializing in Minimally Invasive delivery & access devices, Creganna Medical provides the full spectrum of services to design, develop and deliver finished medical devices to market. We offer a comprehensive range of outsourced solutions to medical device companies – from clinical and regulatory support to innovative design and reliable manufacturing services.
We are the catheter design & manufacturing partner of choice for the world’s leading medical device companies and are acknowledged by the industry as the top-ranking solution provider in a range of MI catheter market segments including PTCA, PTA, EP, Specialty & Niche catheters – Atherectomy, CTO, Vulnerable Plaque, Thrombectomy & GI catheters.
www.dolmen.ie
We are an international product design and R&D partner. For the past 30 years we have helped companies develop market impactful, IP rich and award winning products across a number of sectors.
We work with multinationals, SME’s, entrepreneurs and research organisations to develop product solutions in the areas of MedTech, Pharma, Diagnostics, FMCG and Industrial. Our clients include: Boston Scientific, Hollister Inc, Palliare, Teleflex, Stryker, Cook Medical, Mylan, Mallinckrodt, BD, Randox, Spartha Medical, Bluedrop Medical, FoodMarble, Septec, Coroflo.
We validate concepts with users and develop test rigs; we generate proof of concept, design, prototype and DFMA to the point of manufacture using internationally recognised and ISO validated processes; we also help start-ups source their manufacturing supply chain. We are respected experts and IP generating in the area of dispense, deployment and delivery system innovation. We also have international experts on our team in the area of insights generation and validation.
We make ideas work.
First Polymer Training (FPT) Skillnet operates as an enterprise led training network for the Irish polymer industry and is funded by Skillnet Ireland and member companies. The network is in operation since 1999, initiated and promoted by Polymer Technology Ireland (Ibec). First Polymer Training’s objective is to provide subsidised technical training to industry, both at its technical training centre in Athlone or in-company as required. The centre in Athlone is a state of the art facility with a range of injection moulding machines, an extruder, a thermoformer and purpose built maintenance training boards.
First Polymer Training is the sole QQI validated provider of a range of polymer specific programmes and also works closely with Athlone and Sligo Institutes of Technology on delivering 3rd level polymer programmes for industry.
There are 140 companies currently in membership engaged in polymer processing, across the MedTech, automotive, construction and electronics sectors.
www.manufacturingapprenticeships.ie
In 2017 the Irish Medtech Association and Polymer Technology Ireland, the Ibec groups that represents the medtech and polymer sectors launched three new apprenticeships as part of the Department of Education and Skills wider national strategy. These include;
- Manufacturing Technician Level 6 – 2 years
- Manufacturing Engineer Level 7 – 3 years
- Polymer Processing Technologist Level 7 – 3 years
These three new industry led apprenticeships are the fundamental building blocks to future proof the medtech and polymer sectors in Ireland as well as meeting the skill needs of the broader manufacturing industry and creating world class talent.
www.nelipak.com
Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging provides high-quality, engineered packaging solutions tailored for the protection of your cutting-edge medical devices, sensitive drugs and sophisticated diagnostic systems.
Our thoughtful integrated packaging solutions are 100% focused on the needs of the healthcare industry. We specialize in the manufacture of co-extruded, laminated and flexible films, foil barrier laminations, pouches, bags, thermoformed trays, die cards, lids, labels, heat seal coated DuPont™ Tyvek®, medical grades of paper and tray sealers. We also provide ISO 17025 accredited, independent testing service in our Laboratory Services facility.
Our 100% Healthcare Packaging dedicated plants means we are better able to provide the materials you need for the efficacy of your product. Our competitive, value-added solutions delivering sustainable performance based on packaging and speed to market with the convenience of a single partner.
www.pharmalex.com
Proven methodology for long term success
PharmaLex’s dedicated MedTech team offers the breadth and depth of expertise to provide comprehensive support throughout the product lifecycle.
We employ proven methodologies and hands-on support to optimize and customize quality and regulatory solutions which are delivered on time, in budget and with the highest quality.
www.smartfactory.ie
We capture, analyse and visualise key performance indicators from the manufacturing, logistics and utility sectors, using smart Industrie 4.0 technology.
Our smart solutions reduce the amount of time and resources required to capture and communicate critical information across your organisation and dynamically translate this data into actionable intelligence. They empower employees to take the appropriate corrective action to help eliminate losses and promotes a sense of ownership and collaboration. Our secure OPC architecture can communicate to virtually every type or brand of PLC. Smart wireless sensors facilitate the capturing of data from non-networked machines or semi-manual/manual processes. Intuitive mobile touch screen devices convert manual paperwork into lean digital workflows. Interactive smart digital displays eliminate the wasteful effort of preparing and printing paper reports and help to digitise the daily management process. Continuous product and process improvement and the elimination of waste, is a fundamental principle of lean manufacturing. Capturing and visualising data to highlight losses in real-time has been proven to change behaviour, improve throughput and quality and has been shown to improve overall productivity by 5-10%.
Our solution is built on the industry proven technology of our hardware partners Siemens and Banner and our data acquisition, analysis and visualisation tools are in use across the globe and are considered best-in-class. We integrate with existing processes and control systems to automatically capture critical data and make it actionable in real time. We help identify hidden losses, thus reducing planned and unplanned downtime, increasing productivity and maximising efficiency.
Our thorough understanding of manufacturing processes combined with expertise in IT systems and architecture allow us to securely and successfully navigate the convergence of IT and OT for our customers. We have a proven track record of delivering high value automation and data acquisition projects, for multinational companies, for more than 20 years. We can provide a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model and our out-of-the-box solutions are modular and can be easily customised to meet your needs.
We serve all manufacturing sectors from high-volume, highly automated manufacturing to high-value manumatic processes. Our customers range from global consumer goods companies to medical device manufacturers.
www.xmscapital.com
We believe in deep involvement and deep commitment, providing tailored expertise on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, debt and equity alternatives, restructurings, valuation, shareholder value and capital structure to companies and institutions all over the world.
Our team has been designed as a continuum of talent — from our highly experienced managing directors to our talented lineup of young analysts and advisors. Our team works closely with you and your team, providing in-depth, analytically rigorous advice that puts the needs of stakeholders front and center.
We apply our unique Involvement Banking® approach to help companies and creditors in distressed, bankruptcy and other special situations. We focus on advising clients on complex company-creditor negotiations, valuation, debt capacity, asset sales, exchange offers, rescue and DIP financings, and restructuring negotiations.
