Manufacturing

Contract Manufacturing

Orthopedic Innovators: Best Practices for Process Validation

Donatelle’s Raghu Vadlamudi provides expert insights on ensuring process validation is performed properly for orthopedic device manufacturers.

Sponsored released by Donatelle 09.18.20

Machining & Tooling

Machining Modern Medicine

Evolving techniques and technologies lead to advancements for orthopedic device fabrication.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 09.15.20

Biocompatibility & Testing

Lessons from the Lab: Testing Orthopedic Devices

Changes in testing protocols and revised regulatory demands make testing experts even more valuable than they’ve ever been.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 09.15.20

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Biologics

ODT’s Editorial Advisory Board Reflects on 15 Years

ODT reached out to members of its Editorial Advisory Board to help celebrate the brand's 15th birthday.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.15.20

Research & Development

Trends for Orthopedic Contract R&D and Manufacturing

Over the past 10 years, medtech manufacturers from startups to giants have grown their levels of outsourcing to contract R&D and manufacturing partners.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 09.15.20

Assembly & Automation

Behind the Scenes, Automation Drives Manufacturing Results

This article offers a closer look at how automation may work behind the scenes to improve quality, delivery, and cost.

Jim Stertz, Vice President of Automation/Technology, Lowell Inc. 09.15.20

Biocompatibility & Testing

Nelipak Facility Earns ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation

Provides a comprehensive range of testing services to support package testing requirements.

Nelipak 09.10.20

Coatings/Surface Modification

Lincotek Medical Increases Coating Capacity for Orthopedic Implants

The company strengthens its global risk mitigation capabilities, adding two additional APS lines in its Trento facility.

Lincotek Medical 09.01.20

Coatings/Surface Modification

AV&R Launches Robotic Systems for Implant Production

Expands its operations into the orthopedic industry.

AV&R 08.27.20

Software & Quality

Smith+Nephew Launches ARIA Care Management Platform

Supports post-acute cost reduction, clinical efficiency improvement, and value-based data set generation.

PR Newswire 08.26.20

Coatings/Surface Modification | Spine/Neurology

First 3D Printed HAnano Surface Modified Implant Gets FDA Approval

Innovasis receives first special 510(k) clearance for porous spinal interbody device with Promimic's HAnano Surface.

Promimic 08.25.20

Coatings/Surface Modification

Oberg Medical Acquires Broad Peak Manufacturing

Expands Oberg’s comprehensive manufacturing and secondary services.

Oberg Medical 08.18.20

Extremities | Materials

Eggshell-Based Surgical Material for Skull Injuries

Eggshell-derived bioceramic provides increased implant strength and biointegration.

The National University of Science and Technology MISiS 08.13.20

Design

Inspection Benefits of Profile Tolerancing

Profile tolerancing offers an array of benefits for device inspection over the more commonly used linear plus/minus dimensioning.

Ed Yaris, Manufacturing Engineer, Lowell Inc. 08.11.20

Design | Prototyping

Redesigning the Development Process

Both OEMs and their supply partners are incorporating new tools and technologies to rapidly iterate prototypes of innovative ideas and concepts.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 08.11.20

Design

Rising to the Challenge: Six Innovators Win Fast-Track Support to Market

These six winning submissions reflect a keen awareness of patient needs during the unique and surprising circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical 08.11.20

Biocompatibility & Testing

Avoiding Contradictions: Testing Advice for Manufacturers

Manufacturers need to evaluate their approach to preclinical testing. Avoiding contradictory study design is the most effective path forward for study sponsors.

Mark R. Cunningham, Ph.D., Senior Director of Science and Technology, Technical Services, WuXi AppTec 08.11.20

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.