TA Instruments offers a comprehensive suite of analytical tools used for materials characterization. This free one day seminar will focus on characterization of materials and biomaterials used in both medical device applications and medical device testing. Join us as we explore;

Thermal and degradation stability of materials
Phase transitions and the impact on mechanical properties
Influence of material structure on viscosity and processability
Fatigue and standardized testing of medical devices used in cardiovascular, orthopedic and dental applications
Stimulation, characterization, and tissue growth solutions for engineered tissues and biomaterials

Agenda

8:30am – 9am: Registration

Thermal Analysis

9:00am – 10:15am: Thermal analysis and stability of biomaterials

10:15am – 10:30am: Break

Rheology

10:30am – 12:00pm: Using rheology to characterize flow and viscoelastic properties of hydrogels, adhesives and biopolymers

12:00am -1:00pm: Lunch

Mechanical Testing (Electroforce)

1:00pm – 2:15pm: Mechanical testing of medical devices

2:15pm – 2:30pm – break

2:30pm – 3:15pm: Mechanical testing of engineered tissues and biomaterials

General Q&A Session

3:15pm – 4:00pm – Q&A with TA Instruments Applications Engineers

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Location

June 13th location:

Holiday Inn Orange County Airport

2726 South Grand Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-481-6300

Time: 9am – 4pm

Cost: Free

June 15th location:

2960 N. Shoreline Blvd

Mountain View, CA 94043

650-962-1014

Time: 9am – 4pm

Cost: Free

Registration

Date:
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 – 23:30