Features
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Biocompatibility & Testing
Lab Tested, Industry Approved: A Discussion of Ortho Device Testing & Analysis
A group of medical/orthopedic device testing experts discuss the impacts of industry trends on their businesses.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.12.23
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Laser Processing | Machining & Tooling
A Creative Spark Is Needed for Machining in Orthopedics
Innovations in machining and supporting technologies enable developers to achieve fantastic results with the traditional fabrication technique.Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor 09.12.23
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Spine/Neurology
Back Up: The 2023 Spine Technology Report
As orthopedic OEMs chase market share with digital and specialized solutions, contract manufacturers favor full-service provider models.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.12.23
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Software & Quality
Orthopedic Devices are Reaching a Digital Convergence
A look at how digital technologies are transforming orthopedic design and manufacturing, as well as the care environment.Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor 08.04.23
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Making Waves: Orthopedic Companies Breaking into the Market
Orthopedic entities emerge that challenge what’s been accomplished before to make their own way with novel products and services.Sean Fenske, Michael Barbella, and Sam Brusco 08.04.23
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Materials
Metallic Make Up for Orthopedic Materials
Supply chain challenges have not minimized the interest orthopedic device makers have in new, innovative materials for their next project.Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor 05.23.23
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Packaging & Sterilization
Infection Control Strategies Offer a Plan of Pathogen Attack
Infection control strategies medical device makers and suppliers are taking to combat hospital-acquired infections for orthopedic surgeries.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.23.23
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Contract Manufacturing | Machining & Tooling
Multi-Dimensional Approaches to Orthopedic Implant Manufacturing
3D printing, part methodology, machining, and automation are forever changing the way in which orthopedic implants are manufactured.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.23.23
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
Orthopedic Implants Are Fit to Print
A variety of additive manufacturing machines, materials, and methods are prompting innovation in orthopedic implants.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.10.23
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Molding
Fitting the Mold of Ortho Device Manufacturing
Several industry professionals discuss molding technology and services for orthopedic device components and products.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.10.23
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Design
Artificially Intelligent Design for Orthopedic Devices
AI and advanced software speed up iterations for orthopedic device developers, enabling a more rapid design process.Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor 03.10.23
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Extremities
Shoulder Technology Isn't Made 'Off the Cuff'
Navigation software advancements, 3D printing, bone-sparing designs, and ASCs are spawning alternative treatment options.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.17.23
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Contract Manufacturing | Instruments
Instrument Manufacturing Leads Toward Smarter Surgeries
Surgical instrumentation is being developed with better materials and ‘smart’ technologies, leading to more efficient procedures.Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor 02.17.23
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Packaging & Sterilization
Keeping It Clean: A Packaging & Sterilization Roundtable
A cohort of medical/orthopedic device packaging and sterilization experts discuss the goings-on in their industries.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.17.23
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Large Joint
Checking Up on the Hip Replacement Market
Established hip replacement makers focus on enabling technologies, while smaller firms seek alternative implant designs.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.15.22
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Materials
Evaluating Material Options for Orthopedics
Interest in new capabilities and benefits are driving the advancement of material innovation in the orthopedic device technology space.Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor 11.15.22
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ODT's 2022 Orthopedic Device Industry Year in Review
While the pandemic seemed poised to enter an endemic stage this year, the orthopedic device industry still faced its fair share of challenges.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.15.22
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Extremities | Large Joint | Packaging & Sterilization | Spine/Neurology
Initiating Implant Infection Innovation
Effort must be put forth by a collaboration between industry and regulators to enable the development of technology to reduce the risks of orthopedic implants.Gerald McDonnell, BSc, Ph.D. , Senior Director, Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance, J&J 09.16.22
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Laser Processing | Machining & Tooling
Achieving Machining Mastery for Ortho Devices
Machining providers are leveraging multiple technologies to get the most efficiently derived solutions for medtech OEMs.Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor 09.16.22
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Biocompatibility & Testing
Burden of Proof: An Orthopedic Testing & Analysis Roundtable
Seven orthopedic device testing and analysis experts discuss market forces, trends, and challenges in the industry.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.16.22
