10 Takeaways from Orthopedics in 2019
Acquisitions, biologics, enabling technology and loss of market share by the big players all made our list. Read the specifics and...
Dec 12 2019,
Market Forces
New Venture Capital Firm Vensana has Orthopedic Roots
Vensana Capital announced a $225 million fund to build a portfolio of 10 to 12 companies. The firm's founders have...
Dec 02 2019,
Orthopedic OEMs Seek to Outsource More Design Work
Suppliers and design firms are expanding their capabilities in anticipation of orthopedic device manufacturers outsourcing more product development work. We...
Dec 02 2019,
Orthopedic Industry Investors Talk Funding Trends
Smart tools and technologies that increase supply chain or operating room efficiencies are on investors’ shortlists for deploying capital in...
Nov 18 2019,
Design for Manufacturing: An Engineer’s Guide to Machine Tools
This guide provides basic knowledge of how the drill press, mill, lathe, EDM and cutting tools operate, as well as...
Nov 18 2019,
NASS Review: Spinal Robotics, Enabling Technologies, 3D Printing and Biologics
Enabling technologies were the story of the North American Spine Society 2019 Annual Meeting, with the top spine players prominently...
Oct 07 2019,
Investing in Delivery Model Disruption
Companies must be able to produce the right products, at the right time, at the right price with efficiency across...
Oct 03 2019,
Avoid This Inventory Safety Stock Mistake
Safety stock requires strategy, science and this specific calculation. ...
Oct 02 2019,
Inventory Management Requires New Tracking Technology and Old-Fashioned Communication
Arthrex and Ortho Development share how their people and technology have evolved to meet inventory management demands. ...
Oct 01 2019,
Keys to Understanding Your Chinese Colleagues
You must understand the complexities that define China in order to succeed in business. Dale Tempco, who led R&D for...
Oct 01 2019,
How Do EDM and Cutting Tools Work?
Electric discharge machining (EDM), laser cutters and plasma cutters offer you alternative ways to cut metal parts at different speeds....
Oct 01 2019,
Logistics Software: Tools to Track Your Orthopedic Devices and Instruments
Tracking devices and instruments throughout the supply chain is a challenge, as manufacturers strive to reduce sedentary inventory and improve...
Sep 10 2019,
Orthopedic Taskforce Collaborates on Welding Specification
A taskforce comprised of orthopedic competitors and partners is working to create a welding engineering specification, focusing on instruments and...
Sep 10 2019,
What You Need to Know about Emerging Opportunities in the Outpatient Surgery Market
Outpatient hip and knee replacements are expected to increase by 200% in the next five years, while spinal fusions are...
Aug 06 2019,
The Lathe: Engineers Take Note of Dimensions When Designing Components
Lathes operate differently than other machine tools; therefore, engineers must take note of design considerations for a lathe machined component....
Jul 08 2019,