Features
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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
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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
