Tiger Buford Makes COVID-19 Predictions for Technology and You
COVID-19 has the potential to affect the work of orthopedic professionals profoundly–both how work is conducted and the end product...
Apr 21 2020,
Guidance
6 Best Practices for Successful Product Commercialization
You've settled on a concept for your next orthopedic device. Great! These critical steps will assist you through your feasibility,...
Apr 06 2020,
7 Steps You Need to Follow to Develop a Quality Culture
There’s a difference between meeting quality regulatory standards and fostering a quality culture in your device company. This guide walks...
Mar 05 2020,
How to Control Project Scope Creep
Directional change and scope creep are inevitable in product development. However, their effects can be minimized through a systematic approach....
Jan 29 2020,
9 Rules for Orthopedic Product Development
Rule #1 for successful product development is to tie design outputs to user needs. Dale Tempco shares how this step...
Jan 29 2020,
5 Questions on Engineering, Extremities and Experience with Paragon 28’s CTO
Not everyone can credit a decades-long career to their dog. But Frank Bono, CTO and CO-Founder of Paragon 28, Inc....
Jan 20 2020,
40+ Orthopedic Surgeons Form Network to Support New Companies and Innovation
Orthopedic professionals seeking to collaborate on new technologies or to offer guidance may find Ortho Founders noteworthy. The organization seeks...
Jan 06 2020,
Lead Times Can Be Solved with Basic Relationship Building
While manufacturing demand is high in orthopedics today, capacity is out there, argues James Kwan. Device companies and suppliers need...
Jul 23 2019,
David Hovda on Innovation, Startups and Artificial Disc Replacement
The CEO of Simplify Medical, David Hovda, shares how he got from the U.S. Navy to orthopedics, lessons he learned...
Jun 18 2019,
Randy Theken’s Views on Contract Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing and Much, Much More
Randy Theken of Theken Companies recently launched a contract manufacturing firm and has multiple business ideas in the works. We...
May 06 2019,
Here’s How Hospitals Want to Collaborate More with Orthopedic OEMs
As the hospital environment becomes more complex, traditional approaches to establishing relationships, selling products and servicing accounts have become less...
Mar 08 2019,
Process Automation: How Small Steps Lead to Large Productivity
How and why process automation will empower engineers and improve company culture, while increasing speed and quality....
Mar 06 2019,
Drill Press Review: These Basic Principles Can Benefit Design for Manufacturability
The main purpose of a drill press is to machine holes. Orthopedic engineers should keep the following rules in mind...
Feb 22 2019,
In Your Experience…Advice from Orthopedic Leaders to Inspire and Guide Your Year
We dove into our archives to gather advice from industry success stories—these experts model traits that make a successful businessperson...
Feb 11 2019,
Trauma Surgeon: Value-Based Orthopaedic Care Can Positively Impact U.S. Healthcare
"The majority of devices have become commodities," says Dr. Peter Althausen. "Devices coming to market have not demonstrated improved outcomes,...
Jul 27 2018,