Impact of Additive Manufacturing on Orthopedic Technology—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A
Orthopedic device manufacturers have to consider a number of factors before selecting additive manufacturing for their products.
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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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Additive Manufacturing at the Point of Care (Revisited)
Whether using it for a prototype, a replacement part, or just for fun, AM is only limited by the user’s imagination.Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 05.23.23
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3D Printing Provides Stepping Stones for New Orthopedic Footwear Innovations
How 3D printing innovations in orthopedic footwear are revolutionizing patient care.Online Exclusives Ramsey Stevens, CEO of nano3Dprint 05.08.23
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Large Joint
Zimmer Biomet to Buy OSSIS, a 3D-Printed Implant Maker
OSSIS specializes in personalized 3D implants and complex hip replacements.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.02.23
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3D LifePrints Rebrands to Insight Surgery & Launches New Business in Houston
Also receives second FDA 510(k) clearance for non-joint replacing osteotomies in the appendicular skeleton.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 03.23.23
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Stratasys to Provide Print-On-Demand Medical Models for Ricoh USA
Collaboration increases access to 3D-printed anatomic models for hospitals and clinics.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 03.13.23
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How 3D Printing is Impacting the Orthopedic Industry
Additive manufacturing combats the fragmented supply chain and reverses outsourcing mistakes.Mahemaa Rajasekaran, R&D Engineer, EOS North America 03.10.23
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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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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Biologics
Evonik & BellaSeno Partner to Commercialize 3D-Printed Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration
The bone scaffolds are made with Evonik’s Resomer polymers and are used for large and complex bone defects.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 03.06.23
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Potential Applications of Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Additive Manufacturing
An overview of different automated CFRP processing methods and an assessment of their usability for orthopedic technology.Online Exclusives Finn Buttgereit, Tommy Schafran, Dirk Theodor Schraeder 02.24.23
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Instruments
Reflections on 2022 and What’s Ahead for Orthopedic Technology: ODT Sounding Board
Several members of the ODT editorial advisory board share their thoughts on the headlines of 2022 and what’s coming in 2023.Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 12.01.22
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Tecomet, Precision ADM Begin Strategic Partnership
The collaboration will focus on additive manufacturing in the medical device and orthopedic implant spaces, among others.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.15.22
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology
FDA OKs ulrich medical USA's 3D-Printed Flux-C Cervical Interbody
Flux-C is made via direct metal laser sintering.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 10.14.22
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Extremities
FDA Approves LimaCorporate's PRIMA Shoulder Platform
First approval includes 3D-printed Short Stem and TT Glenoid components.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 10.10.22
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NASS News: Amnovis Incorporates Process Improvements into AM Contract Manufacturing Workflow
Expands its potential for standard and patient-specific medical device innovation.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 10.07.22
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology
Stryker Rolls Out 3D-Printed Monterey AL Interbody System
The latest addition to Stryker’s growing 3D-printed interbody device portfolio.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 10.04.22
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology
Surgalign Releases Fortilink with TiPlus Interbodies
The 3D-printed titanium alloy interbodies are porous and feature an interconnected architecture.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.27.22
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Dual-Laser Metal 3D Printers Speed Up Production; Enable Large Joint Applications—ODT Videobites
Jeph Ruppert of 3D Systems discusses how two-laser systems increase throughput and make additive manufacturing an option for more orthopedic applications.Videos
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Additive Manufacturing at the Point of Care
The flexibility additive manufacturing offers enables it to be used as a product generation solution at the point-of-care.Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor 08.12.22
