Turner MedTech to Exhibit and Discuss Contract Manufacturing at the Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur and Investor Life Sciences Summit 2025

Presented by BioUtah and the University of Utah Technology Licensing Office. The summit will be held March 13-14 at the Sheraton Hotel in Salt Lake City and Snowbird Ski Resort.

Key Takeaways

  • Explore the Possibilities of Medical Device Manufacturing: Stop by our booth to discuss your ideas and discover how we can help turn them into a reality.
  • Discover the KyphoLift Partnership: Visit our booth and learn about our collaboration with KyphoLift and their innovative MRI device.
  • Connect with the Utah MedTech Community: The Wilson Sonsini Summit is a great place to network and learn about the latest advancements in medical technology. Come by our booth and let's talk about the exciting developments happening in Utah's medtech sector.

SALT LAKE CITY – March 11, 2025 Turner MedTech, a leading ISO 13485 certified contract manufacturer of medical devices, today announced that it will be exhibiting at the 2025 Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur and Investor Life Sciences Summit, presented by BioUtah and the University of Utah Technology Licensing Office. The Summit will be held March 13-14 at the Sheraton Hotel in Salt Lake City and Snowbird Ski Resort. Turner MedTech will be available to discuss its contract manufacturing capabilities, which include design support, rapid prototyping, process development, and commercialization.

KyphoLift, a medical and diagnostic laboratories company, who has partnered with Turner MedTech for contract manufacturing, will also be exhibiting with Turner at the summit. KyphoLift’s innovative MRI device improves patient comfort and efficiency during scans by helping position patients with spinal injuries, fusions, degenerative disk disease, and kyphosis for more accurate imaging.

“We are excited to be exhibiting at the Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur and Investor Life Sciences (E&I) Summit 2025,” said Clark Turner, CEO of Turner Innovations, parent company of Turner MedTech. “This is a great opportunity for us to connect with other leaders in the industry and share our expertise in medical device manufacturing.”

“We are thrilled to be exhibiting with Turner MedTech,” said Brandon Johnson, CEO and Founder of KyphoLift. “The summit allows us to present our innovative KyphoLift MRI Device to the community and spotlight our successful collaboration with Turner MedTech in bringing this solution to market. Rooted in local innovation, KyphoLift addresses a global challenge in MRI imaging.”

PollenSense, revolutionizing pollen monitoring with its innovative automated sensors, will also be showcased at the Turner MedTech booth. Their technology, a significant leap forward from traditional methods, delivers real-time pollen and mold counts, empowering users with hyperlocal reporting. This breakthrough provides detailed, location-specific data, enabling individuals to proactively manage allergies and respiratory conditions with unprecedented accuracy.

The Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur and Investor Life Sciences Summit is an annual event that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, academic research centers, incubators, service providers, and more. The summit spotlights Utah’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, which is one of the fastest growing in the nation. Utah’s life sciences industry accounts for $22.6 billion in GDP and approximately 180,000 jobs.

“We are proud to be a part of Utah’s thriving medtech industry,” said Turner. “The state’s strong support for innovation and entrepreneurship has created an environment where companies like Turner MedTech and KyphoLift can succeed.”


Turner MedTech is an ISO 13485 certified contract manufacturer, supporting companies in the transfer of medical and other technology products into manufacturing. From design support and rapid prototyping to process development and on to commercialization through product assembly and testing, Turner MedTech is rapidly emerging as the go-to resource for prototyping and contract manufacturing of medical device components and products.

The KyphoLift MRI Device redefines patient positioning during MRI scans, prioritizing comfort, efficiency, and precision. Tailored for patients with spinal conditions—such as injuries, fusions, degenerative disc disease, kyphosis—and obesity, it delivers stable, accurate positioning for superior imaging results. As the only device of its kind, KyphoLift combines ease of use with exceptional patient support, setting a new standard in radiology care.



Key Takeaways

  • Explore the Possibilities of Medical Device Manufacturing: Stop by our booth to discuss your ideas and discover how we can help turn them into a reality.
  • Discover the KyphoLift Partnership: Visit our booth and learn about our collaboration with KyphoLift and their innovative MRI device.
  • Connect with the Utah MedTech Community: The Wilson Sonsini Summit is a great place to network and learn about the latest advancements in medical technology. Come by our booth and let's talk about the exciting developments happening in Utah's medtech sector.

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We are excited to be exhibiting at the Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur and Investor Life Sciences (E&I) Summit 2025. This is a great opportunity for us...
Clark TurnerCEO of Turner Innovations, parent company of Turner MedTech
We are thrilled to be exhibiting with Turner MedTech. The summit allows us to present our innovative KyphoLift MRI Device to the community and spot...
Brandon JohnsonCEO and Founder of KyphoLift
We are proud to be a part of Utah’s thriving medtech industry. The state’s strong support for innovation and entrepreneurship has created an enviro...
Clark Turner CEO of Turner Innovations, parent company of Turner MedTech

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