NASS Conversations Reaffirm Focus on Additive, Computer-Assisted Surgery, Materials
The spine industry is fixated on two concepts: procedure enhancement via surgical assistance technologies and device design via coatings, materials...
Oct 05 2018,
Market Forces
Large Spine Players Focus Acquisitions on Robotics, Navigation, Additive
Medtronic, DePuy Synthes, Stryker and Globus Medical–four of the five largest spine companies ranked by revenue–announced acquisitions in the last...
Sep 24 2018,
Effective Supplier Scorecards Rely on Identifying Key Metrics, Data, Inputs
The correct metrics for your scorecard can include elements of quality, on-time delivery, cost vs. value, and can yield actionable...
Sep 24 2018,
Wright Medical’s Acquisition of Cartiva Offers Boost for Lower Extremity Business
Cartiva’s Synthetic Cartilage Implant is used to treat arthritis in the great toe. Wright’s $435MM purchase of the technology (expected...
Sep 07 2018,
Stryker Moves to Strengthen Spine Business with $1.4 Billion Purchase of K2M
K2M’s innovative technology platform will add a suite of complex spine solutions to Stryker’s core spine portfolio; K2M’s consistent support...
Sep 07 2018,
Surgeons Seek Innovation in Instruments, Delivery of Care
OMTEC’s Closing Panel brought together surgeon executives and entrepreneurs with diverse market backgrounds–joint reconstruction, spine and trauma–to provide perspective on...
Jul 18 2018,
Finding Your Way in a Post-Lean/Six-Sigma World Using Operations Science
This alternative approach to Lean and Six Sigma allows executives to build business success by making decisions guided by practical,...
Jul 17 2018,
Supply Chain Quality Panel, Part II: OEM and Supplier Perspectives
In this installment, supply chain experts from Autocam Medical, MicroPort Orthopedics, Orchid Orthopedic Solutions and Zimmer Biomet discuss challenges associated...
Jul 17 2018,
Supply Chain Quality Panel, Part I: OEM and Supplier Perspectives
In this installment, supply chain experts from Autocam Medical, MicroPort Orthopedics, Orchid Orthopedic Solutions and Zimmer Biomet discuss customer differentiation,...
Jun 28 2018,
Hospital, Surgeons Provide Insight Into Purchasing Priorities
The OMTEC® 2018 opening Keynote Panel offered perspective on hospital actions and priorities while addressing critical industry topics including pressure...
Jun 21 2018,
Generic Device OEM Defines Value in Orthopaedic Care
We are witnessing the transformation of healthcare - the push to capture cost and outcomes data to support moving from...
Jun 19 2018,
Prototyping: OEM Survey Highlights Challenges
We surveyed engineers and senior-level employees from orthopaedic device companies of all sizes, asking about prototyping, 3D printing, in-house vs....
May 31 2018,
Mid-Journey on the Road to the Forgotten Knee
Much was achieved in total knee replacement during the last 45 years in materials, design and computer technology. Robert A....
May 23 2018,
Optimizing Your Supply Chain with Science, Data and People
It is recommended to implement your optimal management of inventory, capacity and response time buffers to get the best possible...
May 21 2018,
Orthopaedic Industry Reaches $49.3 Billion, Grows 3.7%
Of note is the growth of the 20 largest orthopaedic device companies, which combined comprise 76% of the market....
May 04 2018,