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Can Foldax’s Polymer, Robots Upend Heart Valve Market? NVIDIA’s Niewolny Talks Digital Surgery

Can Foldax’s Polymer, Robots Upend Heart Valve Market? NVIDIA’s Niewolny Talks Digital Surgery

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Editorial Director Tom Salemi sits down with Ken Charhut, executive chair and CEO of Foldax, to discuss how the startup’s polymer valve and robotic manufacturing process could offer a new alternative to traditional structural heart valves. David Niewolny, director of healthcare and medical business development at NVIDIA, joins as this week’s FOMO guest to share his vision for the future of technology in MedTech. Managing Editor Kayleen Brown and Salemi highlight the expanding FOMO library, preview the 2025 MedTech Nerd Tour, and celebrate a major milestone for the DeviceTalks Podcast Network. Explore our collection here: https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/experience/elitewtwhmedia/2927718/4994542/future-of-medtech-opportunities-fomo Finally, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker returns with his Newmarkers Newsmakers, covering Medtronic, Philips, renal denervation, NeuroOne, and Novocure. Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network. *** Enjoy this podcast? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

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August 22, 20251h 14m

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Show Notes

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Editorial Director Tom Salemi sits down with Ken Charhut, executive chair and CEO of Foldax, to discuss how the startup’s polymer valve and robotic manufacturing process could offer a new alternative to traditional structural heart valves.

David Niewolny, director of healthcare and medical business development at NVIDIA, joins as this week’s FOMO guest to share his vision for the future of technology in MedTech.

Managing Editor Kayleen Brown and Salemi highlight the expanding FOMO library, preview the 2025 MedTech Nerd Tour, and celebrate a major milestone for the DeviceTalks Podcast Network. Explore our collection here: https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/experience/elitewtwhmedia/2927718/4994542/future-of-medtech-opportunities-fomo

Finally, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker returns with his Newmarkers Newsmakers, covering Medtronic, Philips, renal denervation, NeuroOne, and Novocure.

Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network.

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Enjoy this podcast? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode.

Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe