Building a Relationship Through Innovation—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A
Chuck Hansford of Tecomet explains how truly partnering with a supplier throughout a product development process can lead to multiple benefits.
Design
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- 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
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- Materials
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- Packaging & Sterilization
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Design | Spine/Neurology
Enabling Technologies: The Future of Differentiation in Spinal Surgery
Surgeons need enabling technologies that fit their workflow, not the other way around.Online Exclusives Tommy Carls, VP of Product Development and Marketing at Proprio 03.28.23
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Design
Artificially Intelligent Design for Orthopedic Devices
AI and advanced software speed up iterations for orthopedic device developers, enabling a more rapid design process.Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor 03.10.23
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Design
7 Ways Design Can Impact Orthopedic Manufacturing Costs
The cost of manufacturing orthopedic devices varies greatly depending on the complexity of the design, the materials used, and more.Online Exclusives Vincent Hua, Marketing Manager at TSINFA 12.07.22
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Design | Research & Development
Seeking Production Time Savings? Consider De-Automating Dimensioning
Manually dimensioning drawings can be a better option when working with a contract manufacturer.Thomas Van Wilpe, Manufacturing Engineer, Lowell Inc 05.26.22
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Contract Manufacturing | Design | Prototyping
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Contract Manufacturing | Design
SteriPack Buys HWI, Expands Design Capabilities
HWI specializes in electronics, firmware, software, electromechanical, robotics, IoT, RF, ASIC, and microminiature design.PR Newswire 10.13.21
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Design
Topology Optimization & Additive Manufacturing are Pushing the Boundaries of Personalized Healthcare
Turning the promises of personalized treatment into dramatically improved outcomes for patients.Online Exclusives Jeff Brennan, Senior Vice President, Global Healthcare, Altair 10.11.21
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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
