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November / December 2005

Casting Call: Change Driven by Greater Demand, Curtailed Costs
Orthopedic casting process responds to implant rise with automation, refinement

Implant Manufacturers, Robotics Are Finding Common Ground
Automation could be the answer to higher material costs, lower reimbursement

Minimally Invasive Surgery: An Engineering Approach
MIS benefits: shorter hospital stays, quality of life returns faster

Surface Treatment Effects on Disposable Cutters, Bone Drills
Low-friction chromium coating proves to be valuable addition for better overall results

September / October 2005

Outlook on Raw Materials Presents a Mixed Picture
Pricing is high and supply tight for titanium but stability is predicted for cobalt

A Lean Diet: Companies Look for Cost-cutting Ways
Lean manufacturing slowly adopted by increasingly cost-conscious companies

OEMs Best Third Parties With Own Reprocessing Programs
Orthopedic manufacturers can maintain control with outsourced services