Tackling the Ongoing Challenge of Implant-related Infections
Orthopedic companies are focused on preventing infections caused by implants placed during joint replacement and fracture repair surgery. ...
Jul 23 2024,
Materials
Concerns About Cobalt Chrome Spur Innovation in Implant Design
Serious complications in hip replacement patients are well documented, so why not eliminate the risk potential altogether?...
May 22 2023,
Tantalum Adds Safety and Performance to Orthopedic Implant Design
Scaffolds made of the advanced metal feature biocompatibility, osseointegration and properties that reduce the risks of surgery....
Apr 24 2023,
Nanochon Targets Cartilage Repair with 3D-Printed Biomaterial
Nanochon aims to fill the void in the cartilage repair and replacement market with its 3D-printed biomaterial....
Jan 18 2023,
Advances in Implant Materials Aim to Improve Knee Replacement Outcomes
OEMs look to increase the longevity, safety and performance of implants by matching the natural kinematics of individual patient’s joints....
Jan 09 2023,
Startup Focuses on Enhancements to Titanium Implants
Rosies Base is developing bio-compatible, durable and cost-effective nano-structured alloys for instruments and implants....
Nov 01 2022,
Magnesium Implants Gain Momentum in Orthopedic Industry
Magnesium is gaining momentum in trauma and sports medicine applications. As device companies explore ways to provide safer, recovery-promoting solutions,...
May 11 2022,
Modification of Current Materials Will Lead to Future Success in Orthopedics
Materials will play a critical role as custom implants and regenerative technologies are introduced....
Oct 11 2021,
3 Pieces of Advice from Next-Generation Biomaterial Manufacturers
R&D executives from Acuitive Technologies, DiFusion Technologies and Hyalex Orthopaedics spoke about lessons in commercializing new materials ...
Jul 19 2021,
Maxx Orthopedics and Invibio Biomaterial Solutions Developing a PEEK-OPTIMA Femoral Knee Component
The component provides a metal-free alternative to the standard total knee arthroplasty....
Jul 16 2021,
Industry Veterans Discuss Material Advancements in Orthopedics
What should you consider when you think about marrying today’s materials with future orthopedic applications? A panel discussion with OEM,...
May 10 2021,
Cannulated or Solid Raw Material? Considerations for Reducing Launch Time, Increasing Manufacturing Efficiency
The increase in production rate when using cannulated rather than solid bar will shorten production time....
Aug 05 2020,
DiFusion Brings First Immuno-stealth Polymer to Orthopedic Market
PEEK and titanium dominate the spinal fusion market–two materials with roots in the aerospace industry. DiFusion received FDA 510(k) clearance...
Jun 09 2020,
Traditional Metals Meet Mainstream Adoption in Orthopedics
Here’s a look at some of the leading metals in the orthopedic market and what’s pushing the development of new...
May 27 2020,
How to Implement a Solid Approach to Materials Intelligence
Understanding how materials move through each aspect of the product development process can significantly shorten time-to-market, reduce the risk of...
Apr 21 2020,