Perry Cicalis
COO, Precision Extrusion | Aptyx
Perry Cicalis brings more than 40 years of experience in plastics processing and precision extrusion. As a co-founder of multiple custom extrusion ventures, he has led the development and manufacturing of complex tubing solutions across a range of applications.
A graduate of UMass Lowell in Plastics Engineering, Perry holds several patents in the medical device field and is known for his hands-on approach to solving challenging extrusion problems. He works closely with engineering teams to translate technical requirements into practical, scalable manufacturing solutions.
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May 28, 2026
Aptyx: Hidden Complexity Inside Modern Catheters — Why It Matters Earlier Than You Think
Catheter development challenges often appear during verification or scale-up, but their root causes frequently trace back to earlier engineering decisions. Architecture choices, material assumptions, tolerance stackups, and extrusion design all interact to shape device performance and manufacturability long before teams fully understand their impact.
This session explores the hidden complexity inside catheter systems and how early decisions, including those that define extrusion profiles, influence performance, manufacturability, and program timelines. Drawing on real-world experience, panelists will share practical approaches for aligning design intent with manufacturing reality to reduce risk and move programs from concept to clinic more efficiently.
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