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November / December 2006

Pursuing Perfection
More companies are turning to robotics and automation to improve quality and throughput. Should you?

Casting: What’s Old Is New Again
With material prices on the rise, these ancient skills are gaining renewed interest

Just Scratching the Surface
Growth in orthopedics leads to new opportunities and challenges for coating and finishing providers

The Computer Age: Simplifying Manufacturing Processes
Information technology is here to stay in orthopedic manufacturing

Electropolishing Can Improve Medical Part Performance
A decades-old technology has been updated to achieve new and profound results for the orthopedic industry.

Orthopedic Technology: Growth at the Speed of Business
Innovation and new market opportunities take center stage at the first ODT conference and exhibition.

September/October 2006

Haste Makes Waste: Lean Manufacturing Is growing
Lean manufacturing helps orthopedic manufacturers achieve better quality and be more cost efficient

Forgers Hammer Out a Future in Orthopedics
With new technology and materials come newer sets of challenges and opportunities in the field

Rapid Prototyping Keeps Pace With Brisk Orthopedic Changes
New technology enhances the conceptual phase of product development, changes manufacturing

Breathing New Life, New Profits Through Reprocessing
Time, money and productivity can be realized when you rethink

ODT Conference
Inaugural event provides a unique forum for orthopedic device industry

July / August 2006

Top Companies Report
A comprehensive look at the biggest worldwide orthopedic manufacturers

Living in a Material World: The “Raw” Outlook
Continuing advances can mean more choices for manufacturers—though sometimes at higher cost

Tempo Drives Technology - Speed to Market More Vital
Machining and laser processing shops must scramble to do more with less on tighter deadlines

Quality Partnerships to the Rescue
Why selecting a larger outsourcing partner can help fulfill growing demand in orthopedic manufacturing

May / June 2006

High Tech, Low Cost: The Promise of Precision Machining
Orthopedic OEMs can lower production costs through streamlined machining operations and high-tech equipment

Applying the Finishing Touch
High-tech surface modifications keep implants fluid and functional, resulting in more durability and better patient outcomes

Implantable Plastics: Engineering for the Long Term
Manufacturers are taking note of the superior performance of implantable plastics

Modern Times: New Avenues of Orthopedic Product Awareness
AAOS talk explains how OEMs are using the Web for brand identity with customers

The Orthopedic "Silver" Lining
How antimicrobial surface nanotechnology is making devices safer than ever

RFID Technology Manages the Orthopedic Product Life Cycle
How this technology streamlines the supply chain (among other benefits)

March / April 2006

Implant Manufacturing
As the implant market grows, is the success too much too soon for some companies?

Delivery Systems
Today's trays and sets are much more than \"just a box\" - they're a product extension.

Product Design & Development
Designers accommodate shorter lead times with sophisitcated software and procedures.

January / February 2006

Instrument Manufacturing
Design features, material selection can make all the difference amid competition.

Testing, Analysis Update
Why streamlining approaches to preclinical safety evaluations plays a vital role in orthopedics.

Avoiding "Jury Duty"
Advance planning reduces liability risks, protecting companies and their products.

ASM Focus on Orthopedics
Annual conference/expo showcased latest processes, materials in the field.