Site visit: Cochlear implant technology manufacturing
Engineers Australia
About this session
An exclusive site visit to Cochlear Limited's headquarters offering a behind-the-scenes look at cochlear implant technology development, testing and manufacturing. The program includes presentations from R&D engineers, interactive technology demonstrations, and a guided tour of the manufacturing facility, with insights into career pathways in medical device engineering.
Program
2:30 pm AEST: Welcome, introductions and presentations. 3:10 pm AEST: Technology demonstrations. 3:50 pm AEST: Manufacturing facility tour. 4:30 pm AEST: Site visit concludes.
Who should attend
Biomedical, electronics, mechanical, mechatronics, software/firmware and systems engineers interested in the design and production of medical devices.
Learning outcomes
How cochlear implant systems are designed and manufactured in a regulated medical device environment; how multidisciplinary engineering teams contribute to product development; how implantable hearing technologies improve quality of life; practical insights into early-career pathways in medical device engineering.
Cost
Member: Free. Student Member: Free. Guest Member: Free. Non-Member: $30.00. Guest Non Member: $30.00. Technical Society Member: $30.00.