Design
- All
- 3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
- Assembly & Automation
- Biocompatibility & Testing
- Clean Room
- Coatings/Surface Modification
- Contract Manufacturing
- Design
- Extrusion
- Finishing
- Forging & Casting
- Instruments, Cases & Trays
- International/Offshoring
- Laser Processing
- Machining & Tooling
- Materials
- Molding
- Packaging & Sterilization
- Prototyping
- Research & Development
- Software & Quality
- Staffing, Training & Prof. Dev.
- Supply Chain
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Design
Development Options: Orthopedic Device Design
New materials, machines, techniques, and technologies create new design opportunities for medical device manufacturers.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 03.16.21
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Design
A Holistic Approach to Early Product Development
Regulatory requirements and limitations have a pronounced impact on new product development in the medical device industry.Bryan Brosseau, Founder and Principal Consultant, Brosseau Consulting LLC 03.16.21
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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
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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
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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
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Design
‘For Such A Time As This—OrthoChallenge’ Winners Announced
Orthopedic innovation competition’s goal was to help patients during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.PR Newswire 06.10.20
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Design
Design Intent Strategy Brings Clarity to Device Development
Communicating clear design intent is an important indicator for success in medical device development.Philip Allen, VP Sales and Marketing, Lowell Inc. 05.20.20
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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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Design | Large Joint | Spine/Neurology
Five Reasons for the Small World of Orthopedic Product Development
Why do product development people tend to stay within the orthopedic and spine industry and not cross over into other medtech sectors?Victoria Trafka, BSME, MSME, President and Lead Engineer, Engineering & Quality Solutions Inc. 12.02.19
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Design | Research & Development
Designing Complexity Simply
New technologies and techniques allow orthopedic device developers to more effectively create advanced products.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 08.14.19
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Design
Why and How Good Design Matters to the Bottom Line
...Bryce G. Rutter, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Metaphase Design Group Inc. 08.14.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Design | Extremities | Large Joint | Research & Development | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
Orthopedic Technology Innovation for Kids
With pediatrics representing an underserved patient base when it comes to orthopedic solutions, a dedicated organization is seeking to change that.Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 08.08.19
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Design | Software & Quality
Dominating the Competition with Digitization
...Bryant Headley, Customer Success Executive, MasterControl 05.23.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Design | Prototyping
Additive Manufacturing: A Tool for Driving Innovation
Production applications for additive manufacturing are growing, but there are considerations to keep in mind.Tom Fripp, Founder and Managing Director, Addition Design & Research 03.29.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Design | Prototyping
Does 3D Printing Add Value in Orthopedics?
The technology has matured beyond prototyping and is ready to offer unique benefits to orthopedic device manufacturers.Christopher M. Yakacki, Ph.D., Samuel T. Mills and R. Dana Carpenter, Ph.D., The University of Colorado Denver 03.29.19
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Design
Regulatory Perspectives: Anatomy of a Medical Policy
...Bonnie Clothier and Simran Madhani, MCRA 03.29.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Design | Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays | MIS/Robotics
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Design | Laser Processing | Prototyping
Laser Lab Technology Center Reduces Time to Market
Company has improved prototype development through expansion of laser cutting/etching machines.Weiss Aug Group 03.11.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Design | Extremities | Large Joint | Research & Development | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
$250K Pediatric Pitch Competition for Orthopedic Medical Device Innovators
Winners receive up to $50,000, plus an opportunity to participate in a one-of-a-kind pediatric accelerator program.Children’s National Health System 02.28.19
