Prototyping

Machining & Tooling | Materials | Molding | Prototyping

Cadence Completes Major Expansion for New PEEK Machining and Molding Capabilities

The use of PEEK components continues to rise in implantable medical devices.
Cadence Inc. 05.30.18
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
Design | Prototyping

Shop Smart: How to Make the Most of the Prototype Phase

There are two basic types of people: Those who make sweeping generalizations, and those who don’t. (Actually, there’s a third type—one who opens columns with corny jokes and strains to hear the laugh track over the lonely cricket in…
Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 02.12.18
3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Design | Prototyping | Research & Development

Bringing Conceptual Design to Life Through Prototypes

OEMs seek to address speed to market and manufacturability considerations through prototype solutions.
Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 11.21.17
3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Contract Manufacturing | Design | Materials | Prototyping | Research & Development

Back to the Drawing Board: Designing Orthopedic Devices

Cost pressures, regulatory hurdles, and novel manufacturing methods challenge orthopedic technology designers' creativity.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 10.02.17
3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Prototyping

Pro Tips for Prototypes: The Smart Way to Manage Device Iterations

There’s something about hitting the prototype stage of the development cycle that makes everything finally seem real. This is the point at which there is finally an object to hold in your hands—a physical representation of the vision, inv…
Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 08.15.17
Design | Prototyping | Research & Development

Out of Ideas

Cost pressures, specialization, and customized solutions are currently driving orthopedic R&D.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.22.17
3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Bracing/Prosthetics | Prototyping | Staffing, Training & Prof. Dev.

Stratasys & Department of Veteran Affairs to Launch 3D Printing Hospital Network

3D printers, materials, and training provided to foster development of custom orthotics, prostheses, and anatomical models.
Business Wire 03.16.17
Contract Manufacturing | Design | Prototyping

Precision, Speed, and Cost—Oh My!

Orthopedic device prototyping labs work to collude precision with short lead times and monetary concerns.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.22.16
Contract Manufacturing | Materials | Molding | Prototyping

Micro Celebrates 70 Years in Business

Company evolved into a full-service medical device contract manufacturer.
03.17.15
Prototyping

In'Tech Medical Launches New Prototyping Division

Prototype Garage is focused on manufacturing production-equivalent prototypes.
03.16.15
Contract Manufacturing | Packaging & Sterilization | Prototyping | Research & Development

Millstone Completes Headquarters Expansion

Company adds 40,000 square feet to its home base.
03.10.15
Prototyping

Prototyping Via Innovative Customization

Device makers adapt traditional manufacturing techniques to rapidly create cost effective prototypes.
Ranica Arrowsmith, Associate Editor 12.01.14
Imaging | Large Joint | Prototyping

Fit for Duty

ConforMIS measures itself by the fit of its implants.
Online Exclusives Jim Stommen, Contributing Writer 07.30.10
Prototyping

Prototyping Case by Case

Communication is paramount for prototyping firms, especially when cost is considered.
11.17.09
Prototyping

The Right Resources Equal Perfect Prototyping

Robust prototyping capability is key, experts say
10.07.09
Prototyping

Rapid Prototyping Keeps Pace With Brisk Orthopedic Changes

New technology enhances the conceptual phase of product development, changes manufacturing
09.25.06