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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
5 Ways 3D Printing Will Change Medtech
Orthopedic-related devices such as prosthetics and instrumentation stand to benefit from the technology.Online Exclusives Joshua McAlpin, Medical Industry Consultant 03.27.20
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Machining & Tooling
Improving the Speed to First Part: A Case Study
An orthopedic device contract manufacturer uses multi-axis CNC mill turn machines and CAM software to maintain a competitive edge.Online Exclusives Israel Klain, Director, GibbsCAM Software, 3D Systems 03.26.20
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Machining & Tooling
Into the Machinist’s Toolbox: An Update on Today's Tooling Tech
Advancements in machined parts are not possible without constant improvements to the tools used to fabricate the components.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 03.13.20
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
Someday My Prints Will Come: Additive Manufacturing Insights
3D printer innovations, expanded material options, and emergence of a robust supply chain are increasing confidence in additive manufacturing technologies.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.13.20
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Design
The Importance of Usability/Human Factors Testing
When is the work of human factors over, and how does your team know they are prepared for summative testing?Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 03.13.20
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Design | Instruments
A Case Study of Design Controls and Orthopedic Instruments
Most orthopedic instruments are Class I so manufacturers aren’t required to apply formal design controls, but recently, attitudes are changing.Victoria Trafka, President & Principal Engineer, Engineering & Quality Solutions Inc. 03.13.20
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Supply Chain
Senators Introduce Bill to Address Medical Supply Vulnerabilities
Bill would study and develop action plan to address U.S. dependence on foreign-made medical equipment and boost domestic production and supply.Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) 03.12.20
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
Handheld 3D Bioprinter Built to Reconstruct Muscle
Deposits scaffolds, materials to support cell and tissue growth directly into muscular defect sites.University of Connecticut 02.28.20
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Packaging & Sterilization
EPA Ethylene Oxide Value at Odds with Public Health
AdvaMed calls for revision to EtO risk assessment standard.AdvaMed 02.19.20
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Packaging & Sterilization
Proceed with Caution: Medtech Seeks Safe Packaging and Sterilization Solutions
Concerns surrounding ethylene oxide have brought the packaging and sterilization segments to the forefront for medical device manufacturers.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 02.18.20
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Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays
The Surgeon's Toolbox: A Look at Robot-Assisted and MIS Instrumentation
Industry experts discuss how orthopedic and spine surgery approaches are affecting instrumentation and how manufacturers are responding.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.18.20
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Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays
Delivering Smart Kit Functionality to the Orthopedic Industry
Quest offers tracking and status information of a firm’s kits in real time.Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 02.18.20
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Contract Manufacturing
Three Steps to Improve the Manufacturing Process with Pre-Production Meetings
To meet today’s expectations and paperwork requirements, customers and manufacturers should go beyond a simple design review.Thomas Van Wilpe, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Lowell 02.18.20
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Packaging & Sterilization
The Rebuttal for Ethylene Oxide
As a result of eliminating any potential threat EtO may be causing, a new problem emerges.Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 02.18.20
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Machining & Tooling
New Compact, Multitasking Machining Center Makes its Debut
Advanced software, smart features and a 96-tool capacity improve machining accuracy and productivity.Methods Machine Tools 02.07.20
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology
First Case with Globus' 3D Printed ALIF Spacer
HEDRON spacers feature a biomimetic porous scaffold designed to promote bone formation.GlobeNewswire 02.05.20
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Large Joint | Software & Quality
Surgeon Develops Algorithm to Predict Arthroscopic Hip Surgery Outcomes
Identifies predictive factors associated with worse outcomes for patients with femoroacetabular impingement of the hip.PR Newswire 02.04.20
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Software & Quality
Brainlab Buys Patient-Centric Software Firm VisionTree
Combines electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO), with registries, treatment planning, and image data generated by software tools.Business Wire 01.22.20
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Biocompatibility & Testing
LimaCorporate Opens 3D Printing Center & Advanced Laboratory for Testing and Analysis
Both will strengthen the collaboration between all departments and surgeons.PR Newswire 01.17.20
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Materials
The Unitedcoatings Group Finalized Rebranding Process
Renamed as Lincotek globally.Lincotek 01.15.20
