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,
Market Forces
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,
Precision, Accuracy Among Swiss Machining Benefits
"Because of the technology," one supplier says, "you’re able to drop off parts to the customer complete and don’t have...
Feb 23 2018,
Why You Should Stop Saying “Volume to Value” in Healthcare
"Our goal should continue to be to improve outcomes and experience for the greatest number of patients possible by providing...
Feb 19 2018,
Supplier M&A on the Rise
Over an eight-year span, the gap between the number of OEM transactions versus those in the supplier space was its...
Feb 01 2018,
Be Prepared When Suppliers are Acquired
With the recent M&A activity in the supplier space, all OEMs should be prepared in the event an important supplier...
Jan 05 2018,
Computational Modeling and Simulation Expanding in Orthopaedic Device Life Cycles
Computational modeling and simulation (CM&S) can revolutionize medical devices by accelerating innovation and providing evidence of long-term safety....
Dec 05 2017,
5 Steps to a Collaborative Supplier Agreement
Candidly discuss three foundational elements for a successful collaborative relationship: trust, transparency and compatibility. ...
Nov 07 2017,
China: Do You Need to Revamp Your Customer Channel?
An effective and efficient pathway to customers is important everywhere in orthopaedics, but perhaps nowhere is it more critical and...
Oct 05 2017,
Innovation in Spine: Suppliers and Service Providers Weigh In
In preparation for attending the NASS Annual Meeting in October, we took time to speak to supplier and service provider...
Sep 20 2017,
Orthopaedic Pediatric Market Attracts New Products and Players
The pediatric segment of the orthopaedic market is growing rapidly. Consider some of these happenings since 4Q16 as you plan...
Sep 11 2017,
Value Analysis Committees: Develop Your Own
The influence of hospital VACs has created a market access risk that you must consider when assessing new technologies—before product...
Aug 07 2017,
Orthopaedic Industry Revenue Reaches $48.1 Billion
Orthopaedic industry revenue reached $48.1 billion worldwide in 2016 and grew at 3.2%, ~$1.5 billion over 2015, according to our...
May 09 2017,