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Coatings/Surface Modification
On the Surface: Treatments and Coatings for Orthopedics
Orthopedic device manufacturers are seeking solutions to address osseointegration, anti-bacterial, and product identification challenges.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 05.20.20
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Coatings/Surface Modification
Lincotek Medical Invests in Wuxi, China
Doubles its coating capacity for orthopedic implants and adds a cleaning and packaging line.Lincotek Medical 04.23.20
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Coatings/Surface Modification
Unitedcoatings Launches Lincotek Additive
The move is an important step in the Unitedcoatings rebranding project.Unitedcoatings 11.15.19
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Coatings/Surface Modification | Contract Manufacturing
CoorsTek Medical Becomes Lincotek Medical
Rebranding Unitedcoatings Group's recent acquisition is the first step to integrate the entity into the global medical business.Unitedcoatings Group 10.11.19
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Coatings/Surface Modification
Biocoat Opens New State of the Art Facility
Launches on-site contract coating service business unit.Biocoat Inc. 09.17.19
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Coatings/Surface Modification | Spine/Neurology
FDA OKs First Spinal Device Using Promimic's HAnano Surface
“This represents a major breakthrough on the U.S. orthopedic market for us,” said Magnus Larsson, CEO at Promimic.Promimic 08.28.19
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Coatings/Surface Modification
Supporting the Surface: A Look at a New Orthopedic Coating Technology
A novel ortho-coating could improve joint replacement outcomes.Vicki A. Barbur, Ph.D. and Anthony Duong, Ph.D., Battelle 08.14.19
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Coatings/Surface Modification | Materials
Face Value: An Overview of Surface Modification and Coatings
Orthopedic and spinal device surface treatments are necessary for a variety of aesthetic and functional improvements.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.23.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Coatings/Surface Modification | Contract Manufacturing | Extremities | Finishing | Large Joint | Laser Processing | Machining & Tooling | Materials | Spine/Neurology
Technology Revision: Changes in Implant Manufacturing
Aspects of implant manufacturing are changing, enabling improved fabrication techniques with new material options.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 05.23.19
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Coatings/Surface Modification
Onkos Surgical and Promimic Partner on Hydroxyapatite Surface Technology in Limb Salvage Surgery
Future designs will incorporate a uniform HA treatment which maintains the integrity of novel porous structuresPR Newswire 03.15.19
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Coatings/Surface Modification | Laser Processing
An Embellished Coat for Bone Implants
Ultra-short pulse laser aims to treat surfaces of titanium or stainless steel implants to ensure better anchorage.European Science Communication Institute 12.05.18
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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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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Coatings/Surface Modification
3D-Printed Implants Shown to Help Grow 'Real Bone'
Chemically coated, ceramic implants successfully guided the regrowth of missing bone.NYU Langone Health/NYU School of Medicine 08.02.18
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Coatings/Surface Modification | Spine/Neurology
FDA OKs First Nanotechnology PEEK Devices for Spinal Intervertebral Fusion
Vallum Corporation receives FDA clearance for Its PEEKplus nanotexturing.Business Wire 07.17.18
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Coatings/Surface Modification
A Molecular Label: Traceability for Medical Implants
Researchers have used polymers to chemically "label" an implant at the molecular level.CNRS 07.06.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Coatings/Surface Modification
Eurocoating Acquires CoorsTek Medical's Nanosurfaces Industries
Eurocoating aims at building a "one-stop shop" concept in the area of additive manufacturing parts for the medical industry.Eurocoating SpA 06.06.18
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Assembly & Automation | Coatings/Surface Modification | Contract Manufacturing | Design | Extrusion | Machining & Tooling | Molding | Prototyping
The Right Vendors Foster Growth: Why Firms of All Sizes Need to Outsource
I was working as a product development engineer at AcroMed (a spinal implants manufacturer that was acquired by DePuy in 1998), when I noticed a gap in the medical device industry. There were plenty of companies coming up with great ideas for d…Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 05.29.18
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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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Coatings/Surface Modification | Large Joint
Dimples on Artificial Hip Surface Could Improve Longevity and Lessen Wear
New technique improves lubrication of implants for artificial hips; might reduce or eliminate the need for revision surgery.University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 05.14.18
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Coatings/Surface Modification | Large Joint | Materials
Spikes of Graphene Can Kill Bacteria on Knee & Hip Implants
A layer of vertical graphene flakes forms a protective surface that makes it impossible for bacteria to attach.Videos Chalmers University of Technology
