Free workshop looks at applying micro- and nano- technologies to health

28 Nov 2007 | News
A workshop will show how advances in measurement, characterisation and analytical technologies are driving commercialisation in the health and personal care sectors.
Science|Business Reporting

Image courtesy UK Centre of Excellence in Metrology for Micro and Nano Technologies.

The UK medical devices company Smith and Nephew’s Technical Services Group and the UK Centre of Excellence in Metrology for Micro and Nano Technologies are holding a free workshop on Tuesday 12 February 2008 at the Smith & Nephew Research Centre in York to show how advances in measurement, characterisation and analytical technologies are being applied to drive commercialisation in the health and personal care sectors.

Presentations from industry specialists will highlight the benefits of new technology. Case study applications will include medical devices, implant materials, biosensors and skin care products. New facilities and instrumentation for industry will be described, with laboratory tours providing the opportunity to see the technology in action.

This event will focus on the role micro and nano technologies play in enabling innovation and will benefit anyone involved in R&D and manufacturing in the healthcare, personal care, pharmaceutical and related industries. Delegates will have the opportunity to discuss their issues in confidence and receive free problem-solving advice from industry experts.


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