Zoning In with Orthopaedic Surgeon Entrepreneurs
BONEZONE looked back on some of the orthopaedic surgeon interviews conducted throughout the year to see what they had to...
Dec 02 2015,
Market Forces
A Look into Trauma Trends: Surgeon and Industry Perspective
According to surgeons and industry interviewed by BONEZONE, trends in trauma center on the rise in hip fractures, challenges of...
Dec 02 2015,
Brazil Remains Among Top Ten Markets, Despite Economic Downturn
Claiming the 7th largest economy in the world and the largest in South America, Brazil is a force in the...
Oct 01 2015,
International and Domestic Manufacturers Compete to Serve Growing Asian Population
Orthopaedics remains an attractive and growing market, especially in Asia. Multiple factors contribute to the growth of the orthopaedic market...
Oct 01 2015,
Executives Warn of Paradigm Shift in R&D Spend
The keynote addresses at OMTEC 2015 highlighted the bottleneck between product development and product adoption....
Aug 11 2015,
Demand to Reduce Consigned Inventory Leading to Instrumental Changes in OR
Device manufacturers increasingly seek to streamline their instrument inventories, due to top down demands for simpler, more cost-effective solutions. These...
Aug 11 2015,
New Factors Challenge Traditional Testing Requirements
For orthopaedic device manufacturers, new concerns are cropping up during the device testing process due to regulatory changes and the...
Aug 11 2015,
OEM Executives Offer Perspective on Robotics, Orthobiologics and Hospital Changes
In anticipation of OMTEC, we highlight discussion between the keynote speakers on the latest technologies and market players. After presenting...
Jun 09 2015,
New Supply Chain Models Shift Resources from Device Makers to 3PLs
Orthopaedic device manufacturers can benefit from outsourcing services such as inventory management, warehousing, order processing and shipping, thus freeing up...
May 12 2015,
U.S. Registry Offers New TJR Data
Function and Outcomes Research for Comparative Effectiveness in Total Joint Replacement or FORCE-TJR, is a four-year, $12 million project funded...
May 12 2015,
New Software and Manufacturing Techniques Push Custom Implant Expansion
New technology has increased the use of custom implants and instruments in orthopaedics. Consider these factors if you're thinking about...
May 11 2015,
Standard, Sterile and Small: Packaging Trends Focus on Savings and Speed to Market
Complexities in orthopaedic device packaging have manufacturers seeking expertise from consultants and suppliers to discover process efficiencies and allow internal...
Mar 04 2015,
Collaboration and Resources Needed to Close Skills Gap in the Orthopaedic Industry
It is often difficult for orthopaedic device manufacturers to fill certain positions, due to the technical requirements and high-level skills...
Mar 04 2015,
Survey Finds Most Med Device Companies Have Positive Outlook for 2015; Same Challenges Remain
A recent survey published by Emergo Group suggests that medical device professionals feel confident about the industry’s climate in 2015,...
Feb 11 2015,
Tecomet CEO Expects Supplier M&A to Continue
Consolidation has picked up at the supplier level as manufacturers seek to meet the needs of OEM customers that are...
Jan 13 2015,