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11 September 2026

From Aerospace to Medtech: Digital transformation lessons

By Exeter Centre for Circular Economy

Wednesday 16 September  •  12 PM – 1 PM GMT+1

Overview

Explore how approaches developed in the aerospace sector can help drive innovation, sustainability & competitiveness in the Medtech sector

Led by the EPSRC-funded Digital Enabled Circular Healthcare Innovation research project (DECHI), join us to gain practical insights into the implementation of digital passports, product traceability and data-driven manufacturing, alongside strategies for supporting SME adoption of digital technologies.

The session will highlight how these approaches can strengthen operational efficiency, enable circular economy ambitions and support the future development of digitally enabled healthcare technologies.

Speakers include

  • Dr Jon Hall, Technical Lead for Connected Factories, AMRC, who will share more on the Practical Implementation of Digital Passports for High Value Manufacturing
  • Chris Taylor, Sustainability Lead UK&I, Philips Health Systems, who will share more on moving From Traceability to Circularity: Unlocking the Future of Sustainable Medtech
  • Dr Divya Tiwari, Research & Innovation Associate DECHI, University of Sheffield, who will share Research insights on the application of DPPs within Medtech

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Friday 11th September 2026

From Aerospace to Medtech: Digital transformation lessons

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