25 - Peter Panneri, Business and Product Manager at Ryandra Inc.

27 - Harald Wahl Breivik, CEO at CondAlign AS

In this episode, we chat with Harald Breivik, CEO of Condalign, a technology company based in Oslo, Norway, that focuses on developing and commercializing conductive materials. We delve into the collaboration between Condalign and Tapecon, highlighting their conductive products and technology. We explore the core technology behind Condalign, which involves a patented process to manufacture conductive films with aligned particles. These films can be used for both thermal and electric conductivity, with applications in bonding electronic components and heat transfer. Harald shares insights into the technical advantages of Condalign's conductive film over traditional conductive epoxy, emphasizing its quick assembly and bonding capabilities on heat and pressure-sensitive materials.

26 - Ken Schwartz, Head of Growth and Innovation at Covestro

In this episode, we chat with Ken, Head of Growth and Innovation at Covestro, a leading company in the development of polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products. We delve into Covestro's rich history, from its origins as part of Bayer to its expansion through strategic acquisitions in Europe and North America. We explore the unique properties and versatile applications of TPU, highlighting its use in inflatables, medical devices, bulletproof glazing, and advanced wound dressings. Ken shares insights into Covestro's ongoing innovation efforts in the printed flexible electronics market and their collaborative approach with partners to develop and demonstrate TPU applications.

25 - Peter Panneri, Business and Product Manager at Ryandra Inc.

In this episode, we chat with Peter Panneri, Business and Product Manager of Ryandra Inc. [/ryandra], a subsidiary of Tapecon, specializing in cohesive tape solutions for medical tube set manufacturers. Ryandra provides cohesive tape and tape dispensers to buyers, engineers, and marketing leaders who rely on them to improve product designs and simplify their processes. We explore the history of cohesive tape, its role in the medical industry, and how Ryandra's cohesive tape differentiates itself by offering added value beyond the tape itself. ---- Bringing a product to market is challenging. Having confidence in your contract manufacturing partner is critical. Tapecon works with product teams to improve your market competitiveness by manufacturing functional graphics, materials, and complete products to improve look, feel, and usability.  Tapecon is a trusted partner of OEM contract manufacturing. We work with product teams to manufacture prototypes, components, assemblies and provide full production services involving custom materials converting and specialized application printing. Our extensive application engineering experience and collaborative partnerships enable us to assist in materials selection and process design for cost-effective functionality, performance, and reliability for medical, electronics, and industrial industries. Website - https://tapecon.com/

24 - Cameron Bell, Design and Application Engineer at Delta ModTech

In this episode, we chat with Cameron Bell, Design and Application Engineer at Delta ModTech, a long-term machine collaboration partner of Tapecon. We discuss the Delta-Tapecon collaboration, focusing on their joint capabilities in supporting the production and commercialization of medical wearables. We also explore Delta’s advanced validation services, which help companies meet regulatory compliance requirements. To wrap up, we share an exciting preview of an upcoming trade show collaboration between Delta ModTech and Tapecon, where they'll showcase their innovative solutions for the medical device and wearable technology industries.

23 - Michelle Bonn, CEO of Compliance Team on Intended Use

In this episode, we chat with Michelle Bonn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebonn/], Chief Executive Officer at Compliance Team [https://www.complianceteamllc.com/], offering FDA Regulatory, compliance, and engineering services for the life sciences, and biotech industries. In this episode, we discuss the critical role of quality agreements and the clear definition of intended use in medical device manufacturing.