Design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Design

Why and How Good Design Matters to the Bottom Line

There should be no confusion: good design pays dividends. Literally. Many highly successful medical products that substantively improve the delivery of healthcare also significantly increase market share and revenue. But just what is the elusive good…

Bryce G. Rutter, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Metaphase Design Group Inc. 08.14.19

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

Design | Software & Quality

Dominating the Competition with Digitization

Companies developing cutting-edge orthopedic devices need cutting-edge technology for their business processes. Whether a company focuses on finding new materials for implants, manufacturing better surgical instruments, or getting a new device throug…

Bryant Headley, Customer Success Executive, MasterControl 05.23.19

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

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

Design

Regulatory Perspectives: Anatomy of a Medical Policy

Health insurance is a contract between a third party payer (insurer) and an individual to help cover medical and surgical expenses. The insured party pays a premium to the health insurer for this benefit. The rights and obligations of the insured and…

Bonnie Clothier and Simran Madhani, MCRA 03.29.19

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Design | Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays | MIS/Robotics

A Return to Memphis: An ODT Forum Preview

Hopefully by now, you’ve seen the ads, received the emails, or heard the buzz—but in case you haven’t, the ODT Forum is returning. In addition, it’s going back to where it started—Memphis, Tennessee. On April 11, this on…

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 03.29.19

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

$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

Bracing/Prosthetics | Design | Imaging | Research & Development

Fostering Breakthrough Device Development

The Innovation Institute’s president shares several insights on the mission of the firm and offers a number of examples of real-world development projects.

Online Exclusives Joe Randolph, President & CEO, The Innovation Institute 02.19.19

Design | Research & Development

Trial Master File: Paper or Electronic?

The Trial Master File (TMF) is the central location for all clinical trial documents. From the start of a clinical trial through its conclusion, the TMF contains and secures a variety of information such as signature pages, study logs, ethics committ…

Anuradha Nagulapati, Clinical Research Associate, Musculoskeletal Clinical Regulatory Advisers 02.13.19