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November 2005
Casting Call: Change Driven by Greater Demand, Curtailed Costs
Orthopedic casting process responds to implant rise with automation, refinement
By Stacey Bell
Implant Manufacturers, Robotics Are Finding Common Ground
Automation could be the answer to higher material costs, lower reimbursement
By Frank Celia
Minimally Invasive Surgery: An Engineering Approach
MIS benefits: shorter hospital stays, quality of life returns faster
By John Pepper
Surface Treatment Effects on Disposable Cutters, Bone Drills
Low-friction chromium coating proves to be valuable addition for better overall results
By Larry Noble and Dave McKay
September 2005
Outlook on Raw Materials Presents a Mixed Picture
Pricing is high and supply tight for titanium but stability is predicted for cobalt
By Stacey L. Bell
Forging a Better Product With an Age-old Process
Incremental advancements have helped the forging process remain effective
By Ed Kensik Associate Editor
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
By Shannon Tillman
