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.
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Prototyping | Research & Development
Innovation Iteration: Latest Advancements in Design & Prototyping
Design and prototyping is in high demand with the pandemic easing and OEMs seeking help to bring new products to market.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 03.24.22
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Contract Manufacturing | Design | Prototyping
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Prototyping
Intelligent Iteration: The Benefits of Prototyping Rapidly
You don’t need to make a full prototype with all features, finishes, and functions included in order to evaluate the design and gain valuable information.Victoria Trafka, President and Principal Engineer, Engineering & Quality Solutions Inc. 03.16.21
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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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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 | 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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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Design | Materials | Prototyping | Research & Development
New Technologies Reshape Orthopedic Design
Additive manufacturing, materials, software, and human factors considerations all impact today’s development strategies.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 08.15.18
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Biocompatibility & Testing | Contract Manufacturing | Machining & Tooling | Prototyping
Empirical Celebrates 20 Years of Service in the Medical Device Industry
The Empirical family of companies is hosting a 20th anniversary celebration and pig roast Aug. 3-5.Empirical 07.24.18
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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
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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
...Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 05.29.18
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Design | Prototyping
Shop Smart: How to Make the Most of the Prototype Phase
...Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 02.12.18
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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
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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
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Prototyping
Pro Tips for Prototypes: The Smart Way to Manage Device Iterations
...Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 08.15.17
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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
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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
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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
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Contract Manufacturing | Materials | Molding | Prototyping
Micro Celebrates 70 Years in Business
Company evolved into a full-service medical device contract manufacturer.03.17.15
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Prototyping
In'Tech Medical Launches New Prototyping Division
Prototype Garage is focused on manufacturing production-equivalent prototypes.03.16.15
