Resource Guide

Affinergy's site-specific biology systems use biofriendly peptide linkers to selectively bind proteins, cells, and drugs to biomaterials. Affinergy develops coatings and medical devices for the orthopedic and cardiovascular markets. Affinergy spun out of Duke University and was named 2005 Medical Device Coatings Innovation of the Year by Frost & Sullivan.

Altasorb is the highest quality glycolide and lactide available for the bioabsorbable material market. Altasorb world class monomers are produced in a state of the art facility located near Greenville , SC. Our domestic manufacturing location ensures quick response and fast delivery times. Custom cGMP manufacturing services are also available.

AMTI
Andy Vasilakis
176 Waltham Street
Watertown , MA 02472 USA
Telephone: 617-926-6700
Fax: 617-926-5045
E-mail: andyv@amtimail.com
Website: www.amti.biz

AMTI is a worldwide supplier of orthopedic materials testers. AMTI products include multi-station hip, knee, and spine simulators designed for the endurance testing of implants. AMTI simulators are set apart from others because they are designed to test with physiologically correct motions and environments. New software is now available providing force control and soft tissue simulation. Other orthopedic and biomaterial test equipment includes a single station joint simulator and material tester and a six station three DOF pin on disc machine.  

AorTech Biomaterials
Gai Strouthos
677 Springvale Road
Mulgrave, VIC 03170
Australia
Telephone: 61-2-94877366
Fax: 61-2-94877388
E-mail: gais@aortechbio.com
Website: www.aortechbio.com

AorTech Biomaterials Pty Ltd. is the proprietor of the revolutionary copolymers of the Elast-Eon family. These novel biomaterials combine the strength and processability of polyurethanes with the flexibility and long-term biostability and biocompatibility of silicone. They provide a long-awaited solution for a biostable/biocompatible material possessing robust mechanical properties for the long-term implantable medical device market.

Asylum Research
Terry Mehr
6310 Hollister Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93117 USA
Telephone: 805-696-6466
Fax: 805-696-6444
E-mail: sales@asylumresearch.com
Website: www.asylumresearch.com

Asylum Research manufactures advanced Atomic Force Microscopes. Featured is the MFP-3D AFM with unprecedented precision while maintaining image clarity. It features closed-loop operation in all three axes for accuracy and precision; a low noise, fully-digital controller; built-in nanolithography and manipulation; and advanced 3D rendering and analysis software. New accessories include a nanoindenter; and environmental controls including a BioHeater, Polymer Heater, Humidity Sensor, and Closed Fluid Cell.

BioE, Inc.
Shawn Rossi
4280 Centerville Rd.
St. Paul , MN 55127 USA
Telephone: 800-939-2463
Fax: 651-287-0354
E-mail: srossi@bioe-sales.com
Website: www.bioe.com

BioE® is a biotechnology company dedicated to providing enabling, accessible tools for researchers interested in harnessing the potential of adult stem cells. The company's lead product, the Multi-Lineage Progenitor CellT (MLPCT), is a genetically normal, multi-potent, clonal cell isolated from umbilical cord blood which could be used for development pathway analysis, stem cell research and regenerative medicine.

Biomimetic Connections, LLC
John Pietrzyk, M.A., M.B.A.
5066 Anaheim Loop
Union City, CA 94587-5523
Phone: 510-489-8060
Fax: 510-489-8060
Email: john@biomimeticsregistry.net
Website: www.biomimeticsregistry.net

Biomimetic Connections, LLC, in collaboration with 286 university licensing offices world-wide, provides by yearly subscription, BioParadigm ACCESSâ„¢, a suite of information portfolios profiling all newly available biomimetic and bio-inspired intellectual property open to corporate in-licensing. Portfolios serving biomaterial sciences include: ACCESS / Bone-Dental-Cartilage; ACCESS / Tissue Engineering and Regeneration; ACCESS / Nanotechnology; and ACCESS / Biochemistry.

Boehringer Ingelheim Chemicals, Inc.
Keith Platenyk
2820 North Normandy Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805 USA
Telephone: 804-504-8600
Fax: 804-504-8685
E-mail: kplatenyk@bichemicals.com
Website: www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Boehringer Ingelheim Fine Chemicals is a leading developer and manufacturer of bioresorbable polymers for medical applications. Our RESOMER® product range covers standard and customized homopolymers for the production of medical devices as well as copolymers for pharmaceutical applications. All polymers are produced according to cGMP and regulatory information is available.

Bose Corporation
ElectroForce Systems Group
Ms. Evalina Klein  
10250 Valley View Road, Suite 113
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA
Telephone: 952-278-3070
Fax: 952-278-3071
E-mail: enduratec@bose.com
Website: www.enduratec.com

Bose Corporation's EnduraTEC Systems Group manufactures the ElectroForce® Series of test instruments using patented linear motor technology. Bose offers instruments for characterization of soft tissues, bone, orthopaedic and cardiovascular medical devices, biomaterials, stents, and many types of viscoelastic engineered materials. The new Bose BioDynamicT test instrument provides characterization of biomaterials and tissues in a biological environment.

ChemImage Corporation
Tracey Vogt
7301 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh , PA 15208 USA
Telephone: 412-241-7335
Fax: 412-241-7311
E-Mail: vogtt@chemimage.com
Website: www.chemimage.com

ChemImage is a revolutionary imaging company bringing modern imaging technology to pharmaceutical, forensic, biomedical and bio-threat applications. Our focus is on solutions that enable our customers to gain competitive advantage, by speeding products to market and seamlessly enabling projects to flow from the lab through scale-up and into production. Call or visit us to see how modern imaging can benefit you. www.chemimage.com

Concordia Manufacturing, LLC
Art Burghouwt
4 Laurel Avenue
Coventry , RI 02816 USA
Telephone: 401-828-1100 x 118
Fax: 401-823-8361
E-mail: aburghouwt@concordiafibers.com
Website: www.concordiafibers.com

Concordia is an innovator in engineered yarns, a pioneer in biomedical textiles, and producer of BIOFELTT tissue engineering scaffolds. BIOFELT scaffolds are non-woven porous 3-dimensional felts made from absorbable polymer fibers (PGA, PLLA, etc.) that have successfully demonstrated the ability to rapidly grow cells and organized tissue structures.

CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies (CMHT)
Dr. John Ramshaw
Bag 10, Clayton Vic, 3194
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9545 8111
Fax: +61 3 9545 2446
E-mail: john.ramshaw@csiro.au
Website: http://www.csiro.au

CMHT develops creative products and technologies based on innovative polymeric materials for application in tissue engineering and biomedical devices. Our track record includes the development of novel contact lenses and biostable and biodegradable polymers which underpin two Australian companies. Current research is directed toward ophthalmic products, tissue engineering and platforms for stem cell propagation.

CSM Instruments, Inc.
Jill Powell
Technical Sales Manager
CSM Instruments
197 1st Avenue, Suite 120
Needham, MA 02494
Telephone: 781-444-2250
Fax: 781-444-2251
Website: www.csm-instruments.com

We manufacture advanced indentation, scratch, and tribological testing tools for a wide range of loads. Using these instruments in conjunction with advanced three-dimensional imagers, one can measure hardness, elastic modulus, viscoelasticity, adherence, scratch resistance, and wear behavior of small material samples and very thin coatings in a variety of chemistries.

DURECT Corp/ LACTEL® Aborbable Polymers
2685 A Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124 USA
Telephone: 877-705-8072
Fax: 408-865-1406
E-mail: absorbables@durect.com
Website: www.absorbables.com

Having acquired and combined Birmingham Polymers Inc. and Absorbable Polymer Technologies, DURECT Corporation draws upon decades of experience in polymer chemistry, product development, cGMP manufacturing and more. We offer you high quality biodegradable polymers, polymer-based technologies and polymeric products for the drug delivery and medical device industries.

Elsevier
Deborah Logan
The Boulevard Langford Lane
Kidlington, OX OX5 1GB
United Kingdom
Telephone: 011 44 1865 843061
Fax: 011 44 1865 84301
E-mail: d.logan@elsevier.com
Website: www.elsevier.com

The Elsevier booth will be showcasing the latest and most respected books and journals, including: Materials Today, Biomaterials, ActaBiomaterialia and many more. Visit us at the conference and take advantage of special discounts on our book range exclusively available to all conference attendees.

Encoll Corp.
Dr. S. Gunasekaran
4576 Enterprise Street
Fremont , CA 34538 USA
Telephone: 510-795-8581
Fax: 510-795-7571
E-mail: guna@encoll.com
Website: www.encoll.com

EnColl, a California corporation since 1994, develops, manufactures and markets Type-I collagen-based products. Its patented technology provides products for General and Plastic Surgery (FDA approved HELICOLL for healing of wounds, burns, dermal ulcers & sores) and Oral Surgery products for drug delivery and bone regeneration. Encoll's bioactive collagen is appropriate for next generation medical applications.

Evans Analytical Group
Rina Syamsu
810 Kifer Road
Sunnyvale , CA 94086 USA
Telephone: 408-530-3500
Fax: 408-530-3501
E-mail: marketing@eaglabs.com
Website: www.eaglabs.com

The Evans Analytical Group (EAG) is a worldwide network of laboratories specializing in state-of-the art surface, bulk and microanalytical services. These services include Dynamic SIMS, TOF-SIMS, XPS, AES, FTIR, SEM/EDS, FIB, TXRF, SPM, RBS, Raman, and GC/MS. Our skilled staff of scientists and analysts has a unique understanding of your materials, and provide rapid turnaround worldwide; all with the mission of helping you solve your most demanding materials problems.

EXAKT Technologies, Inc.
Debbie Walters
7416 N. Broadway Ext, Suite E
Oklahoma City , OK 73116 USA
Telephone: 800-866-7172
Fax: 405-848-7701
E-mail: info@exaktysa.com
Website: www.exaktusa.com

EXAKT offers a wide range of infectious, diagnostic, and human/animal exempt packaging solutions that are independently certified to meet all appropriate USDOT and IATA regulations. We also offer precision surface cutting and grinding equipment for difficult-to-prepare samples; three roll mills for finely dispersing particles into a variety of product substrates.

FibroGen, Inc.
Virginia Finnerty-Brooks
225 Gateway Blvd.
So. San Francisco , CA 94080 USA
Telephone: 650-866-7291
Fax: 650-866-7202
E-mail: vfinnerty@fibrogen.com
Website: www.fibrogen.com

FibroGen provides highly purified, well-characterized recombinant human collagens (Types I & III) and gelatins for medical and pharmaceutical use. FibroGen's yeast fermentation process allows high-level expression in a defined, animal-free media. Uses: vaccine, protein stabilization, drug delivery, cell culture, hemostats/tissue sealants, and tissue engineering. Materials are available through: www.FibroGen.com.

Genzyme
Sandra Jennings
55 Cambridge Parkway , 5th Floor
Cambridge , MA 02142 USA
Telephone: 617-591-5904
Fax: 617-374-7263
E-mail: sandra.jennings@genzyme.com
Website: www.genzyme.com

Genzyme is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of HA (hyalronan). Using a proprietary fermentation process and purification technology, Genyzme provides sterile/ non-sterile EP medical grade material from our GMP, ISO compliant manufacturing facility. Our extensive resources include R&D, clinical/ medical, manufacturing, marketing and regulatory expertise-all available to support our partners' needs.

Georgia Tech/ Emory Center for the Engineering of Living Tissues
Ann Schmierer
Georgia Tech, Petit Inst., 315 Ferst Drive , Mailcode 0363
Atlanta , GA 30332 USA
Telephone: 404-385-2259
Fax: 404-894-2291
E-mail: ann.schmierer@ibb.gatech.edu
Website: www.gtec.gatech.edu

The Georgia Tech/Emory Center (GTEC) for the Engineering of Living Tissues provides a unique blend of engineering and medical expertise to advance tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. GTEC is playing a leading role in developing the next generation of tissue engineered constructs, cell-based therapies, and advanced medical devices.

HealthpointCapital
505 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022 USA
Tel: 212.935.7780
Fax: 212.935.6878
E-mail: info@healthpointcapital.com
Website: www.healthpointcapital.com

HealthpointCapital is the leading orthopedic merchant bank that offers independent research, private equity and corporate finance advisory services. Visit our orthopedic industry blog for news and commentary on the the growing importance of biomaterials in the orthopedic space, and other topics. We also sell premium reports like Orthopedic Biomaterials 2005, which includes a market forecast and directory of manufacturers.

Hyaluron Contracting Manufacturing
Claudio Tracanna
99 S. Bedford Street
Burlington, MA 01803 USA
Telephone: 781-270-7900
E-mail: ctracanna@hyaluron.com
Website: www.hyaluron.com

Hyaluron Contract Manufacturing (HCM) is a large sterile contract manufacturer located in the Northeast United States specializing in the aseptic filling of syringes, vials and custom containers (offering on-line vacuum filling and stoppering of pre-filled syringes) from pre-clinical to commercial scale, including Lyophilization. HCM's high quality filling services provide up to 50,000 vials/day and a combined syringes/day capacity of 150,000. HCM is cGMP compliant; ISO 9001 and 13485 certified, and is registered with the FDA as a contract manufacturer. Hyaluron Contract Manufacturing may be reached at 781-270-7900 x 114. www.hyaluron.com

Hysitron, Inc.
Craig Barnes
10025 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis , MN 55344 USA
Telephone: 952-835-6366
Fax: 952-855-6166
E-mail: info@hysitron.com
Website: www.hysitron.com

Hysitron provides complete mechanical characterization of materials from the nano- to micro-scale. Quantitative measurements of both mechanical and tribological properties, including modulus, hardness, tan delta, friction and wear, enable failure predictions at the bio-interface. Testing under in-vivo mimicking conditions is easily achieved through capabilities for controlled environments.

Inamed Corporation
Mark Flaherty
48490 Milmont Drive
Freemont , CA 94538 USA
Telephone: 510-623-2426
Fax: 510-623-2463
E-mail: mark.flaherty@inamed.com
Website: www.inamed.com

INAMED Corporation develops, manufactures and markets 3-dimensional bio-scaffold matrices using purified type I collagen for tissue engineering, cell culture, medical and pharmaceutical applications. Collagen matrix products include PureColT, NutragenT, SphereColT and SpongeColT. INAMED'S products are manufactured in a cGMP facility. Material safety is assured by validated prion and viral inactivation processes.

Instron Corporation
Theresa Smith
825 University Ave
Norwood , MA 02062 USA
Telephone: 781-575-5516
Fax: 781-575-5751
E-mail: theresa_smith@instron.com
Website: www.instron.com

Instron Corporation is a leading supplier of materials testing equipment. The new BiopulsTM bath and pneumatic submersible grips provide a physiological environment for the testing of soft and bio-engineered tissues, hydrogels, and biomaterials. The submersible pneumatic grips are ideal for low force applications and the unique bath design is compatible with the Standard Video Extensometer, allowing accurate strain measurement through a heated solution.

Invibio, Inc.
Linda Tucker
3A Caledon Ct.
Greenville , SC 29615 USA
Telephone: 864-672-7315
Fax: 864-672-7324
E-mail: ltucker@invibio.com
Website: www.invibio.com

Invibio® is a global leader providing high performance biomaterials, advanced technical research and consultative solutions across a wide range of medical device applications. The company's innovative products include implantable grade PEEK-OPTIMA® and ENDOLIGIN(TM) polymers and medical grade PEEK-CLASSIX(TM) polymer. Invibio's biomaterials are produced at its headquarters and manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom . Invibio is available on the Web at www.invibio.com.

IonBond LLC/Medthin
Global Medical Division
Raymond Fontana
200 Roundhill Drive
Rockaway , NJ 07866 USA
Telephone: 973-586-4700
Fax: 973-586-4729
E-mail: r.fontana@us.ionbond.com
Website: www.ionbond.com

Medthin, the Global Medical Division of Ionbond LLC, combines extensive experience in thin-film coatings with the demanding quality and performance standards of the Medical and Dental Industries. Biocompatible coatings are designed to enhance implant/instrument life and performance. A comprehensive range of coating services include; technical consultation, application development, custom fixture design and coating development.

IoP Publishing
Jane Roscoe
150 S. Independence Mall
Philadelphia , PA 19106 USA
Telephone: 215-627-0880
Fax: 215-627-0879
E-mail: jane.rosce@IoP.org
Website: www.IoP.org

Institute of Physics Publishing (IOP) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to science communication. IOP provides a comprehensive range of products and services including an award-winning platform for electronic publishing. The newest addition to their collection of over 40 journals is Biomedical Materials: Materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, details of which will be available at the booth.

Lakeshore Biomaterials, Inc.
Paul Spencer
756 Tom Martin Drive
Birmingham , AL 35211
Telephone: 205-917-2290
Fax: 205-917-2291
E-mail: pspencer@lakeshorebio.com
Website: www.lakeshorebiomaterials.com

Lakeshore Biomaterials is a worldwide supplier of cGMP compliant bioabsorbable polymers for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Capabilities include the design and commercial scale contract manufacturing of custom PLGs and other biomaterials. Lakeshore Biomaterials was formed by the acquisition of the external Alkermes MEDISORB® polymer business in 2004.

Lampire Biological Laboratories, Inc.
Gregory F. Krug
PO Box 270
Pipersville, PA 18947 USA
Telephone: 215-795-2838
Fax: 215-795-0237
E-mail: lampire@lampire.com
Website: www.lampire.com

Lampire provides custom polyclonal and monoclonal antibody services, peptide synthesis, antibody purification and conjugation, cell culture, and immunoassay development to the biomedical community worldwide. Lampire also offers a novel cell culture bag, purified IgGs and secondary antibodies, plus a variety of blood products, tissues, and organs.

Lifecore Biomedical
Nancy Snook
3515 Lyman Blvd
Chaska , MN 55318 USA
Telephone: 952-368-6321
Fax: 952-368-4278
E-mail: nesnook@lifecore.com
Website: www.lifecore.com

Lifecore's hyaluronan is a component in several commercial ophthalmic, orthopedic, and veterinary medical products. Lifecore supplies customers with either hyaluronan or finished products manufactured in its ISO 13485 and FDA certified aseptic filling facility. In addition, Lifecore's hyaluronan is supplied to academic and corporate researchers around the world for basic science and product development research.

MDS Pharma Services
Executive Offices, The Triad
2200 Renaissance Blvd, Suite 400
King of Prussia , PA 19406-2755
Telephone: 610-239-7900
Fax: 610-239-7111
Web Site: www.mdsps.com

The MDS Pharma Services Pharmacology division offers an extensive selection of biochemical, cellular, tissue and organ and animal assays used in profiling a company's efficacy, specificity, selectivity and toxicity. Orthopedic models include bone/dental implants integration and biocompatability. View our extensive online assay catalog and services at www.mdsps.com.

Materials Research Society
Anita B. Miller
506 Keystone Drive
Warrendale , PA 15086 USA
Telephone: 724-779-3003
Fax: 724-779-8313
E-mail: info@mrs.org
Website: www.mrs.org

An interdisciplinary scientific society, the Materials Research Society (MRS) publishes MRS Bulletin, Journal of Materials Research and proceedings volumes covering a wide range of topics in materials science including: biological and biomimetic materials; organic and molecular electronics; biointerfaces; and biomaterials for drug delivery, tissue engineering and medicine. And now...all MRS members enjoy FREE print and electronic subscriptions to MRS Bulletin, as well as FREE access to over 15,500 proceedings papers online.

Midwest Plastic Components
Kyle Nevala
7309 W. 27th Street
Minneapolis , MN 55426 USA
Telephone: 952-929-3312
Fax: 952-929-8404
E-mail: info@mpc-mn.com
Website: www.mpc-mn.com

Processor of Bioabsorable resins including PLLA, PDLA, PGA, PCL, PDO, PHA, and their copolymers; and biomaterials including PEEK, Radel, Ultem, Urethanes, PC, ABS, HDPE. We share the vision to look at new materials, what they can do, and where they can go. Micro and thin-walled molding that pushes injection-molding limits. High and low volume, we take the time to understand your product, program, and the patients to endure the regulatory process. Call us today.

MTS Systems Corporation
Steve Trout
14000 Technology Drive
Eden Prairie , MN 55344 USA
Telephone: 952-937-4000
Fax: 952-937-4515
E-mail: info@mts.com
Website: www.mts.com

Biomedical companies worldwide rely on MTS Bionix® testing solutions to shorten development cycles, improve quality control processes, create new materials, and ensure regulatory compliance. Comprising servohydraulic, electromechanical and nanomechanical systems and accessories, highly accurate and reliable MTS Bionix products are used to test biomaterials, medical devices, packaging, and orthopaedic devices.

NESAC/BIO
Mady Lund
Dept of Bioengr, Univ. of Washington , Box 351750
Seattle , WA 98195 USA
Telephone: 206-685-1229
Fax: 206-543-3778
E-mail: nesacbio@u.washington.edu
Website: www.nb.engr.washington.edu

The National ESCA and Surface Analysis Center for Biomedical Problems (NESAC/BIO) is an NIH-funded Instrumentation Resource dedicated to applying contemporary surface analysis tools to biomedical problems.

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering/ NIH
Equals Three Communications, Inc.
7910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 200
Bethesda , MD 20814 USA
Telephone: 301-272-2441
Fax: 301-652-5264
E-mail: sjohnson@equals3.com
Website: www.nibib.nih.gov

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) leads the development and accelerates the application of emerging and breakthrough biomedical technologies in order to improve human health. The Institute is committed to integrating the engineering and physical sciences with the life sciences to advance basic research and medical care.

Novamatrix/ FMC Biopolymer
Are Kristiansen
Gaustadalleen 21
Oslo , N-0349
Norway
Telephone: 47 22958638
Fax: 47 22696470
E-mail: are.kristiansen@fmc.com
Website: www.novamatrix.biz

NovaMatrix, a business unit of FMC BioPolymer, provides well-characterized, ultrapure alginate, chitosan and hyaluronate for use in drug delivery, tissue engineering, cell encapsulation, wound healing, and medical device applications, where functionality and regulatory documentation are important. These biopolymers may be used to form scaffolds, gels, beads, pastes, fibers, and films.

NuSil Technology, LLC
1050 Cindy Lane
Carpinterial, CA 93013 USA
Telephone: 805-684-8780
Fax: 805-566-9905
Website: www.nusil.com

NuSil Technology is the cutting edge manufacturer of silicone compounds for aerospace, healthcare, pharmaceutical, electronics and commercial products requiring precise, predictable, cost-effective materials performance. ISO-9001 certified since 1994, NuSil operates state-of-the-art laboratories and processing facilities in North America and Europe and provides on-site, in-person application engineering support worldwide.

Olympus America Inc.
Joseph Hunt
212 Opal Dr
Cranberry Township , PA 16066 USA
Phone: 724-612-5975
Fax: 631-844-5112
E-Mail: joe.hunt@olympus.com
Website: www.olympusamerica.com

Phasex Corporation
Kara Williams
360 Merrimack Street
Lawrence , MA 01843 USA
Telephone: 978-794-8686
Fax: 978-794-9580
E-mail: kara@phasex4scf.com
Website: www.phasex4scf.com

Process development services using supercritical fluid technology. Laboratory (g to kg) for feasibility testing & process optimization and toll production plant (1000s of kg) for processing. Industries served include polymers, medical components, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals since 1981. Supercritical fluids fractionate polymers and lubricants, extract residual monomers from medical and pharmaceutical polymers, concentrate products from botanical and biological substrates free of solvent residues, and purify reactive monomers eliminating degradation problems.

Polymer Technology Group
Lauri Bareilles
2810 7th Street
Berkeley , CA 94710 USA
Telephone: 510-809-1205
Fax: 510-841-8021
E-mail: lbareilles@polymertech.com
Website: www.polymertech.com

The Polymer Technology Group (PTG) offers a broad line of polymers to the biomaterials and medical device industry. Our thermoplastics include PurSilÔ and CarboSilÔ Silicone-Urethanes, BionateÒ Polycarbonate Urethane and ElasthaneÔ Polyether Urethane. BioSpanÒ Segmented Polyurethane and its modifications with Surface-Modifying End GroupsÔ are among the solvent-based polymers manufactured by PTG. The company also provides custom synthesis to meet specific requirements. Materials design and production is one aspect of our business. In our state-of-the-art plant in Berkeley , CA , our clients appreciate our vertically integrated facility for product design to full-scale production of their components or medical devices.

Proxy Biomedical Limited
Peter Gingras
Unit 6D, Mervue Business Park
Galway , Ireland
Telephone: 353 91 705171
Fax: 353 91 709162
E-mail: peter.gingras@proxybiomedical.com
Website: www.proxybiomedical.com

Proxy Biomedical is a researcher and developer of biomaterials. Advanced implants, surgical instrumentation, and three-dimensional substrates have been developed using state-of-the-art materials and processes. The company manufactures to ISO 13485:2003 standards. Proxy Biomedical's products enable researchers and clinicians to study, repair, augment, or regenerate tissue architectures for optimal tissue engineering outcomes.

Purac America, Inc.
Claudia Bratrude
111 Barclay Boulevard
Lincolnshire , IL 60069 USA
Telephone: 847-634-6330
Fax: 847-634-1992
E-mail: pam@purac.com
Website: www.purac.com

PURAC is the world's largest and most experienced producer of natural lactic acid, lactates, lactides and polylactides. Its PURASORB? product line consists of the highest quality lactide and glycolide monomers and biodegradable (co)polymers. Stop by our booth to learn more about our products and consult with our polymer specialists.

Scanco USA, Inc.
Rajesh Kapadia
PO Box 646
Southeastern, PA 19399 USA
Telephone: 610-688-1440
Fax: 610-688-4976
E-mail: rkapadia@scanco.ch
Website: www.scanco.ch

Scanco Medical in the leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art x-ray micro-CT scanners (in vitro and in vivo). The scanners, together with built-in analysis and visualization software provide for 3-dimensional, rapid, non-destructive and comprehensive quantitative measurements. Scanco Medical AG also offers contract based scanning services for academic and industrial groups at facilities in the USA or in Switzerland.

Spire Biomedical, Inc.
Esther Hughes
One Patriots Park
Bedford, MA 01730 USA
Telephone: 781-275-6000
Fax: 781-275-7470
Website: www.spirebiomedical.com

Spire Biomedical is a leading provider of advanced surface modification services for implantable medical devices and biomedical instruments. The company offers customized biocompatible metal and ceramic coatings and surface treatments to meet a wide range of needs including, wear and friction reduction, enhanced bone in-growth, anti-microbial property, radiopacity, electrical conduction and insulation, hydrophilicity, surface functionalization, and surface engineering on the nanoscale.

Springer
Acasia Dalmau-Lopez
233 Spring St
New York , NY 10013 USA
Telephone: 800-777-4643
Fax: 201-348-4505
E-mail: exhibits-ny@springer.com
Website: www.springer.com

Springer is one of top global players in materials science publishing, with a history of working with the most prestigious scholars in the field. Visit the Springer booth to take advantage of FREE sample copies of selected journals and enjoy a 20% conference discount on our featured books in biomaterials.

Surface Solutions Labs
Peg Palmer
399 Concord Street
Carlisle , MA 01741 USA
Telephone: 978-369-4727
Fax: 978-371-9940
E-mail: surfacelab@aol.com
Website: www.surfacesolutionslabs.com

SSL develops coating and adhesive technologies for the medical device industry. Coating customization and consulting services are available for all substrates. Water-based coating technologies include: scratch-resistant, hydrophilic, anti-corrosion, electrically conductive, radiopaque, light reflecting and adsorbing, laser- markable, sustained release, antibacterial, antithrombogenic, anticancer, growth promoting and inhibiting.

SurModics
Nancy Hupfer
9924 West 74th Street
Eden Prairie , MN 55344 USA
Telephone: 952-829-2700
Fax: 952-829-2743
E-mail: info@surmodics.com
Website: www.surmodics.com

SurModics is a leading provider of surface modification and drug delivery technologies for medical device and biomedical applications. SurModics is a trusted and valuable product development partner with the ability to bring expertise and innovative technologies together with its customers' innovation, enabling them to better meet their medical advancement challenges.

TESCO Associates, Inc.
G. Lawrence Thatcher
500 Business Park Drive
Tyngsborough , MA 01879 USA
Telephone: 978-649-5527
Fax: 978-649-5529
E-mail: larry@tescoassociates.com
Website: www.tescoassociates.com

"The Choice" for contract R&D and contract manufacturing of challenging absorbable devices having established proven experience with a wide range of absorbable polymers, taking devices through concept development and clinical trials into manufacturing. TESco is an FDA registered device establishment maintaining class 10,000 cleanrooms dedicated to absorbable devices. Your name is on it with our reputation built into it!

TestResources, Inc.
680 Industrial Circle South
Shaopee , MN 55379 USA
Telephone: 952-944-6534
Fax: 952-233-3682
Website: www.testresources.com

TestResources will demonstrate another Dyna-Myte Test System for biomaterials testing. These dynamic low force test systems are all-electric - featuring long stroke capabilities for high elongation tests. They also are capable of high frequency fatigue and dynamic properties measurements. Features include new high resolution 32 bit controller.

Tissue Growth Technologies
Eric Granstrom
6121 Baker Rd, Suite 101
Minnetonka, MN 55435 USA
Telephone: 952-933-1179
Fax: 952-933-1186
E-mail: info@tissuegrowth.com
Website: www.tissuegrowth.com

Tissue Growth Technologies is a leading supplier of bioreactor chambers and systems to the mechanically-stimulated tissue engineering market. TGT's offerings range from modular components to custom-systems, including mult-specimen and multi-chamber bioreactors using advanced growth technologies. TGT's products are in use today by a variety of academic, government, and industrial laboratories.

University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Tom Schaer & Pamela Marcum
School of Veterinary Medicine
New Bolton Center/CORL
382 West Street Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348 USA
Telephone: 610.925.6278
Fax: 610.925.8120
E-mail: pmarcum@vet.upenn.edu

The University of Pennsylvania , Veterinary School , CORL unit specializes in Methyl Methacrylate embedding or other plastics. Sectioning is completed on a standard or sliding microtome or the EXAKT system. Soft tissues can be embedded and sectioned in paraffin when required. IHC is available. Contracts welcome, large animal surgery available on site GLP compliant.

Veeco Instruments
Marlene Carlyle
112 Robin Hill Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93117 USA
Telephone: 805-967-1400
Fax: 805-967-7717
E-mail: mcarlyle@veeco.com
Website: www.veeco.com/AFM

Veeco provides the world's largest and most versatile selection of metrology instruments, featuring the Digital Instruments Atomic Force Microscopes providing the industry's highest resolution AFM for biomaterials, and the Wyko NT1100 Optical Profiler, the most capable profiler available for rapid measurement of surface topography.

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