MD&M Minneapolis will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center October 25 and 26, 2006. The show includes the PrecisionTec pavilion and MidPak expo. Visitors will see advances in medical-grade materials, components, electronics, computer-aided design and manufacturing, production machinery, packaging, sterilization, quality systems, device communications, networking, and enterprise IT.

Conference attendees have a new option this year as the American Society for Quality (ASQ) introduces six sigma certification prep classes. The programs prepare medical-device designers and manufacturers for exams in Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt Certification. ASQ representatives will be on hand in Booth 137 to discuss the programs, which will be of interest to anyone involved in an organization's Six Sigma initiatives.

To register for the show, visit www.mdmminn.com or call (310) 445-4200.