Ben Clawson, CEO
Contact Information:
- Phone:
- (831)459-6470 (direct)
- Email:
- b.clawson@bctech.com
“I have worked with Ben for more than 20 years on a wide range of engineering projects. He combines the creative talent necessary for success in research and development with a commitment to manufacture reliable and cost efficient medical devices. A unique set of skills in my experience.”
—Henry Klyce, President, Spartek Medical
Ben Clawson
As Co-founder and CEO, Ben is responsible for BC Tech's vision, general strategy and corporate culture. Ben steers a team of creative and knowledgeable executives and directors in their handling of relationships, project development, general operations and corporate growth.
Still passionate about the science and craft of engineering, Ben remains involved in projects and is eager to contribute solutions to the hardest design problems. With a dedication to team-building and cooperation, Ben has earned the respect of his employees and countless clients.
“We evaluated several teams from around the US to work with us on our microwave system project. Ben's leadership has resulted in a consistent through put of work over the years that no one could match.”
—William Mc Mullen, Microsulis PLC
- Companies:
- Space Sciences Laboratory and Engineering Geo-Science Department; University Of California, Berkeley
- Humphrey Instruments
- Surgical Dynamics
- Norian Corporation
- Medical Device Consulting with numerous clients
- BC Tech
- Products:
- See BC Tech's Portfolio
- Years of Experience:
- 40 years in Engineering and Management with 23+ years in Medical Products
- Skills and Achievements:
- Experienced in academic/laboratory research and development, technology assessment, development of opportunities from concept to the market place and management of GMP manufacturing operations.
- Start up experience: Director of Engineering responsible for all design and product development, quality and manufacturing for five years as the company grew from a few employees to 100 while creating revenues of $20M per year.
- Expert in Project Management, Product Design, Design Control, Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Risk Analysis, FMECA, and Verification/Validation.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in strategic planning of new product development in the of FDA-QSR regulated medical device industry.
- Extensive experience with disposable and reusable medical devices, electro-mechanical devices and packaging for a wide variety of applications
- Education:
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering; University of California, Berkeley
- M.S. Mechanical Engineering; University of California, Berkeley
- Client:
- University of California Berkeley
Helicopter Borne Superconducting Electromagnetic Prospecting System
In the late sixties, Ben worked at the University of California Space Sciences Laboratory on high altitude particle physics instrumentation using superconducting technology. His expertise in experimental magnetic technology led to a collaboration with Frank Morrison, a colleague from the Engineering Geophysics Department. Together they conceived of a revolutionary superconducting technology for airborne copper deposit exploration. After securing a patent, they negotiated funding from a mining company and developed a full size, fully functional prototype system that demonstrated impressive sensitivity and accuracy.
- Client:
- Surgical Dynamics
- Product:
- Nucleotome® System
A complete line of spinal surgery products
In the mid 1980's, Gary Onik, a radiologist, invented the Automated Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy System for decompressing contained herniated intervertebral discs. As Director of Engineering of Gary's new start-up company, Surgical Dynamics, Ben was responsible for the complete development and manufacturing of the APLD disposable kit, APLD console and several other spinal procedure products. The products were successfully introduced to the market with revenues exceeding $20 million in its 3rd year of production.
- Client:
- Norian
- Product:
- SRS™ Bone Cement System
Faster and more effective treatment for difficult breaks and fractures
As Director of Engineering for Norian Corporation, Ben led development of a system that mixes a two-part Bone Cement material and delivers the resultant paste to operative skeletal sites. When cured, the bone substitute mimics the structure of natural bone and dramatically improves the outcomes of fracture treatment. Ben left Norian in the early nineties but continued to drive development on a contract basis through his new company, BC Tech. Ben's work at Norian is recognized on multiple patents and awards and was vital to bringing the SRS™ System to market.
