11:55 – 12:15
BioMEMS
Medical devices are key to providing timely patient monitoring and treatment. This presentation provides an overview of the role of micro-technology in medical devices, the challenges related to their fabrication, and a view to emerging technologies. You will gain an understanding of BioMEMS devices, their markets, and Teledyne’s MEMS capabilities for their development and manufacture.
Collin Twanow
Teledyne MEMS
Collin Twanow serves as Director, Technology for Teledyne MEMS and is responsible for creating technical solutions for both current and new customers. He joined Micralyne in 1999 and has held a number of roles ranging from Development Engineer, Director of R&D, Product Line Manager, and Vice President of Sales and Engineering in the Edmonton, Canada fab.
Collin has managed development programs for many devices including optical telecom switches and silicon optical benches, implantable medical devices, MEMS microphones, pressure sensors, and components for military applications. He is a Professional Engineer with a MEng degree, focused on Microfabrication. Collin has also lectured in MEMS and microfabrication courses at the University of Alberta.
Company Profile
Teledyne MEMS is an industry-leading pure-play MEMS foundry, specializing in manufacturing MEMS and microfabrication solutions, from initial prototypes to high-volume production, across two Canadian sites.
Our commitment lies in maintaining stringent quality systems, delivering exceptional service, and safeguarding customer intellectual property. We take pride in our track record of transitioning customer designs to mass production with efficiency and precision. Partnering with us means gaining access to extensive technical expertise and advanced fabrication capabilities, ensuring that we add value to your projects through our experience.
With decades of experience, we produce devices for diverse markets including micro-mirrors for telecommunications, gyro sensors for game controllers, microfluidic devices for miniaturized medical systems, and inertial sensors for automobiles. Our innovative MEMS enhance performance while reducing size and power consumption.
