Features
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
Impact of Additive Manufacturing on the Orthopedic Industry
Direct metal printing enables a number of benefits to enhance today’s bone replacement offerings.Hannelore Eykens and Ruben Wauthle, Ph.D., 3D Systems—Healthcare 03.21.18
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Spine/Neurology
Exiting a World of Pain
Groundbreaking neurostimulation technologies could help mitigate opioid abuse among chronic pain patients.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.21.18
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Coatings/Surface Modification | Laser Processing | Machining & Tooling
Maintaining a Laser Focus
Laser machining and processing advance to enable more applications for orthopedic device manufacturers.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 03.21.18
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Design | Research & Development
Top Ten Design Rules for Orthopedic Device Development
While every engineer draws from their own experiences, one designer shares his top ten guidelines for every project.John Pepper, PE, Principal Engineer, Nextremity Solutions 02.12.18
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Packaging & Sterilization
At the End of the Line—Packaging & Sterilization
In order to ensure a smooth transition from manufacturing to market, packaging and sterilization should be considered early.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 02.12.18
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Biologics
Biological Building Blocks
Manufacturers and researchers increasingly are using Mother Nature as a model to devise new healing technologies.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.12.18
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Reshaping the Tools of the Trade—Instrument Manufacturing
Surgical instrument manufacturers must be aware of rising single-use instrument adoption and surgeon ergonomics.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.12.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Design | Prototyping | Research & Development
Bringing Conceptual Design to Life Through Prototypes
OEMs seek to address speed to market and manufacturability considerations through prototype solutions.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 11.21.17
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Physician, Reinvent Thyself: A Look at Surgeon Inventors
Follow the stories of two orthopedic surgeons who realized unmet clinical needs and brought them to life.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.21.17
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Medtech Mettle: A Year in Review
Steely resolve and resolutions helped the orthopedic industry survive a politically tumultuous year.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.21.17
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Large Joint
Patent Insight into Knee Replacement Prosthetics
Established leaders are primarily focused on traditional solutions while newer firms look to customization.Justin Wen, Intellectual Property Consultant, Global Prior Art 10.02.17
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Laser Processing | Machining & Tooling
Machining Medicine: Insights into Precision and Laser Machining Demands
New capabilities and functionality keep precision and laser machining relevant for orthopedic technologies.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 10.02.17
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Contract Manufacturing | Design | Materials | Prototyping | Research & Development
Back to the Drawing Board: Designing Orthopedic Devices
Cost pressures, regulatory hurdles, and novel manufacturing methods challenge orthopedic technology designers' creativity.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 10.02.17
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Materials | Spine/Neurology
Distinguished Support: A Review of Spinal Orthopedic Technologies
Success and market share in the slow-growing, crowded spinal sector are dependent upon differentiated solutions.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 10.02.17
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Biologics | Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities | Imaging | Instruments | Large Joint | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
Top 10 Global Orthopedic Device Firms
This year’s Top 10 company report illuminated a number of trends within the orthopedic market.Sean Fenske, Editor; Michael Barbella, Managing Editor; Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 08.15.17
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An Outsourcing Focus in San Diego
The MPO Summit travels to southern California for sun, surf, networking, and industry insights.Sean Fenske , Editor 08.15.17
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Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays
The 5-Step Design Pathway to the Perfect Instrument
There is an array of considerations involved with the development of an ideal surgical device.Bryce G. Rutter, Ph.D. , CEO, Metaphase Design 08.15.17
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
Manufacturing in Layers: 3D Printing's Impact on Orthopedics
Additive manufacturing stands to make a dramatic impact on orthopedics, but the technologies and material options still needMark Crawford, Contributing Writer 08.15.17
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Biologics | Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities | Spine/Neurology
Rising Stars: Emerging Orthopedic Device Companies
Smaller firms that offer solutions for a variety of clinical orthopedic applications could generate significant attention.Sean Fenske, Michael Barbella, and Sam Brusco 08.15.17
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Biologics | Materials
Loading Orthopedic Devices with Biologics and Pharmaceuticals
Fiber technology enables the delivery of the therapeutic components via a biodegradable platform that can be implanted.Dr. Kevin Nelson, Founder and CSO, TissueGen Inc. 05.19.17
