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John Clark

CEO of MTD Micro Molding

As CEO of MTD Micro Molding, John Clark leads the company's operational performance, customer partnerships, and long-term strategic direction. With more than 20 years of experience in high-precision medical manufacturing, he is known for his cross-functional leadership approach and expertise in tooling, molding, and engineering. Clark first joined MTD in 2008 as a toolmaker and later led the facility expansion that doubled the company's manufacturing footprint. After spending several years in leadership roles within the molding industry, he returned to MTD in 2026 as CEO, where he continues to drive innovation, technical excellence, and growth in precision micro medical manufacturing.

9:00-10:00 a.m.

Thursday October 8, 2026

Developing the Devices for the Shrinking Size of Healthcare

Healthcare is getting smaller. That is, the technologies and devices being used to facilitate care, diagnosis, and treatment are shrinking in size. As a result, medical device manufacturers need to determine how best to accommodate this trend. Whether fabricating smaller parts, having less space in which to fit the necessary components, or adjusting production techniques to accommodate new outputs, miniaturization impacts almost everyone. With this in mind, panelists will discuss how this trend is affecting manufacturing and share best practices to help ensure accuracy and repeatability without significant increases in costs or time to market.