Features
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Biocompatibility & Testing | Contract Manufacturing | Supply Chain
The 11 Steps of Metrology Matching
It’s vital manufacturers and their suppliers don’t overlook this critical segment of outsourced product development.Edward Jaeck, Vice President of Strategic Growth and Business Development, Lowell Inc. 02.13.19
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Extremities | Large Joint | Packaging & Sterilization | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
Realizing the Promise of Pre-Validated Packaging
Balancing product quality, patient safety, and faster time to market is possible—it takes careful consideration in packaging design and validation.Ben White, Engineering Manager, Business Development, Millstone Medical Outsourcing 02.13.19
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Contract Manufacturing | Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays
Creating a Natural Extension: Instrument Manufacturing
Surgical instrumentation is growing more complex while also needing to address infection concerns, which can be challenging for manufacturers.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 02.13.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
Squeaky Clean: Orthopedic Device Packaging & Sterilization
A variety of industry experts discuss the trends, challenges, and future of orthopedic and medical device packaging and sterilization.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.13.19
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Biologics
Natural Selection: Biologics in Orthopedics
With their healing prowess and cost-effectiveness, stem cells and bone graft substitutes are increasingly gaining traction in the orthobiologics sector.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.13.19
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Design | Research & Development
Design Excellence Drives Market Performance
Employing a user-centered design strategy in orthopedic device development can set a company apart from competitors.Dr. Bryce Rutter, Founder and CEO, Metaphase Design Group Inc. 11.30.18
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Materials
Material Matters: New Offerings for Orthopedic Technologies
An examination of the transformation within orthopedic material selection from traditional metals to newer alternatives.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 11.30.18
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Trauma/Sports
Damage Control: A Q&A with Three Trauma Technology Firms
Technologies to treat traumatic orthopedic injuries must be efficient, intuitive, and applied quickly to prevent further harmSam Brusco , Associate Editor 11.30.18
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Large Joint
Past Dues: A Review of Industry in 2018
The industry confronted old ghosts in 2018 as it defended itself against a documentary and crammed for regulatory changes.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.30.18
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Coatings/Surface Modification | Laser Processing
A Laser Focus on Implant Surfaces
Lasers enable a reduction of risk and manufacturing cost in the fabrication of textured titanium implants.Erik Poulsen, Medical Market Segment Manager, GF Machining Solutions 09.19.18
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Biocompatibility & Testing
Testing in a Rapidly Changing World
OEMs seek risk assessment of their devices while regulatory scrutiny focuses on data and new requirements.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 09.19.18
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Assembly & Automation | Contract Manufacturing | Machining & Tooling
Meticulous Machinery: Shifting Machining Offerings to Full Service
Machining vendors push to be vertically integrated and automate more aspects of the process to better serve customers.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.19.18
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Spine/Neurology
Giving Back: An Examination of the Spine Technologies Sector
Growth in the spinal market will likely be achieved through differentiated solutions that meet patients’ needs.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.19.18
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Biologics | Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities | Imaging | Instruments | Large Joint | MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
2018 Top 10 Global Orthopedic Device Firms
Robotics and leadership changes defined the 2017 fiscal year among the largest orthopedic firms.08.15.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Design | Materials | Prototyping | Research & Development
New Technologies Reshape Orthopedic Design
Additive manufacturing, materials, software, and human factors considerations all impact today’s development strategies.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 08.15.18
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Addressing Peak Issues in Medtech: MPO Summit Preview
The 2018 MPO Summit heads to Colorado for discussion, education, and networking.Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 08.15.18
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Extremities | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
Bright Horizons: Highlighting Six Orthopedic Technology Companies to Watch
A look at six orthopedic firms likely to garner significant attention in the years to come.ODT Staff 08.15.18
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Coatings/Surface Modification
Surface Tension: Surface Treatment Considerations for Orthopedics
Increasing regulatory scrutiny has device manufacturers evaluating new coatings and surface treatment technologies.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 05.29.18
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Extremities
Shouldering Growth: An Examination of the Extremities Implant Sector
Implant manufacturers are boosting profits and gaining extremities market share through expanded shoulder and ankle options.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.29.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Contract Manufacturing | Design | Extremities | Large Joint | Machining & Tooling | Materials | Spine/Neurology
Built to Last: A Roundtable on Orthopedic Implant Manufacturing
Roundtable discussion examines the significant forces at work impacting orthopedic and spinal implant manufacturing.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.29.18
