MD&M West

Overview

Medical Design & Manufacturing West — the largest US medtech industry event, held annually in February at the Anaheim Convention Center. Co-located with ATX West, Plastec West, and other Informa industrial trade shows. Anchors the southern California medical device manufacturing supply chain.

Part of the Los Angeles ecosystem

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