Prototyping

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

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 | 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

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

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

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

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

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