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2010 Schedule for SMP's Tech, Inc. Meet the Experts Design Forum

Simulation Tools for Medical Product Design

February 25, 2010

SMP’s 20th Year Anniversary Client Appreciation Celebration

April 1, 2010

Date	Thursday, April 1, 2010 - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Schedule:	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Green Sustainability and CleanTech Solutions Presentations 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Miniaturization in Medical and Biotech Products Presentations 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres and Fellowship
Location	Adobe Lodge in Santa Clara University Mission Gardens
Program	SMP Tech’s 20th Year Anniversary Client Appreciation Celebration including "Green Sustainability and CleanTech Solutions" and "Miniaturization in Medical and Biotech Products" Presentations in the Nobili Room followed by Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres and Fellowship Celebration in the Adobe Lodge
Synopsis	The "Green Sustainability and CleanTech Solutions" presentations will spotlight new earth friendly products from a technical design standpoint. The discussions will include a look at trends in the Green Movement that influence product design. Information will be provided on current trends the issues around substantiality, end-of-life susceptibility and product reliability in the rapidly expanding Cleantech Industries. The "Miniaturization in Medical and Biotech Products" Presentations will spotlight the dynamic revolution in the reduction in the physical size and the growing capabilities of medical and biotech products. The talks will include a look at advances such as single purpose diagnostic cartridges, human implants, laboratories on a chip and MEMS. Our 20th anniversary celebration will be split into two parts. The presentations will start at 3:00 PM in the Nobili Room nested in the Mission Gardens next to the Adobe Lodge. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served in the Adobe Lodge from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. You are invited to join us for the entire program or feel free to only attend the technical presentations or just for the cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and celebration with friends of SMP. We chose the Adobe Lodge for our anniversary celebration because of its historical significance. The Adobe was built in 1822 and is the only adobe brick building remaining from the original Santa Clara Mission and remains the oldest building, on any college or university campus west of the Mississippi River. The Adobe Lodge was completely restored in 1981 and is currently serving as the University Faculty Club.
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Manufacturing Process Selection for Product Success

June 3, 2010

Date	Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location	TechShop, Inc. 120 Independence Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Topic	Manufacturing Process Selection for Product Success
Presenters	ExoDesign (Ron Boeder), SMP Tech, Inc. (Tom Roberts).
Synopsis	The Forum will review the selection and utilization of manufacturing processes based on a variety of criteria including time to market, tooling cost, part cost, physical/mechanical properties, and esthetics. The discussion will include an introduction to multiple manufacturing processes such as; RIM, injection molding, sand casting, sheet metal, thermoforming, machining, and other fabrications. SMP will provide various tips and rules of thumb developed over the years. After the presentations a complimentary lunch will be served.
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Medical Product Design and Validation

September 22, 2010

Date	Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location	Sererra Consulting Group 2077 Gold Street Alviso, CA 95002
Topic	Medical Product Design and Validation
Presenters	Integrated Compliance Engineering, Inc. (Aaron Joseph), Ops A La Carte (Mike Silverman). and SMP Tech, Inc. (Tom Roberts).
Synopsis	The Forum will include a discussion of good practices with respect to designing parts for FDA approval, as well as other development procedures that have been attained and utilized over the years. We will explain the validation process and related information pertaining to the designing, manufacturing and validity of medical products. After the presentations SMP will serve a complimentary lunch.
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Designing Parts for Machining

November 4, 2010

Date	Thursday, November 4, 2010 - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location	Advanced Machining Techniques 16205 Vineyard Boulevard Morgan Hill, California 95037
Topic	Designing Parts for Machining Forum
Presenters	Advanced Machining Techniques, Inc. (Frank Dutra), Mielke Product Design (Jim Mielke), SMP Tech, Inc. (Tom Roberts)
Synopsis	The presentation will include a run down of good practices for designing equipment and products with machined parts. The seminar will provide various tips and rules of thumb with respect to design practices, material selections and estimating costs for machined parts. We will explain the essential elements required on an engineering part drawing to ensure a good part. A tour will take place on the shop floor of Advanced Machining Techniques, Inc. where you will see examples of advanced machining centers in operation. The machining demonstrations will be coupled with a presentation of how different approaches to machining yield different run times and their respective cost saving advantages. After the presentations and machining demonstrations, SMP will serve a complimentary lunch.
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For Additional Information Contact SMP Tech, Inc. at:   
TRoberts@smptech.com    

220 Vineyard Court, Suite 100 Morgan Hill, California  95037-5461

Phone: 408.776.7776   Fax: 408.776.7772