Infographic: Orthopedic Industry Revenue 2020 vs. 2019
Orthopedic industry revenue declined more than 10% in 2020 vs. 2019, according to ORTHOWORLD®'s early estimates. The nature of orthopedic...
Feb 23 2021,
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5 Considerations for Design for Manufacturing
A well-planned DFM process can ensure function, reliability and quality so that orthopedic device companies meet their product goals....
Feb 04 2021,
Combined Technologies Offer Stringent Finishing Results for Trauma Implants
From intramedullary devices like nails and rods to cranial plates, there are numerous uses for trauma implants, each with its...
Feb 04 2021,
Infographic: 3 Top Orthopedic Trends for 2021
As we consider 2021 trends, an increase in enabling technology adoption, procedure shifts to ASCs and M&A activity top the...
Jan 20 2021,
Infographic: 5 Challenges Facing Orthopedic OEMs
The global spread of COVID-19 not only exacerbated present challenges, but presented new obstacles for orthopedic OEMs in 2020....
Dec 14 2020,
Infographic: Top Orthopedic Companies’ M&A History
DePuy Synthes, Stryker, Zimmer Biomet and Smith+Nephew made 40 orthopedic company or technology purchases since 2016. We detail the who,...
Nov 16 2020,
Medtronic Launches Proprietary Surface Technology on AM Devices
To unlock the advantages of additive manufacturing, Medtronic sought a partner that could assist with the regulatory path, offer integrated...
Nov 02 2020,
Infographic: Top 10 Spine Companies with Subsegment
Ten spine companies produced global sales of $100 million in 2019, serving a diverse set of needs across the market...
Oct 20 2020,
New Alloy Emerges in Response to Patient Sensitivities and Regulatory Changes
BioDur®, an essentially nickel- and cobalt-free stainless-steel alloy, has been identified for use in implantable medical devices and surgical instruments....
Sep 03 2020,
Infographic: CEOs Talk Business Amid COVID
COVID-19 has inspired orthopedic companies to rethink their business practices and strategies, from cultural tenets to surgeon correspondence....
Aug 25 2020,
How to Accelerate Orthopedic Innovation with Additive Manufacturing
Industry leaders that adopt additive manufacturing are delivering highly effective products at a reduced overall cost and helping improve the...
Aug 24 2020,
Study Finds Additive Manufacturing Success with Nitinol
Carpenter Additive carried out a study to create a systematic framework to optimize additive manufacturing for Nitinol. The study focused...
Aug 05 2020,
Why You Should Engage Suppliers in DFMEAs
This practice not only benefits the OEM, but the supplier as well. By partnering in the early stages of development,...
Jul 29 2020,
Understand the Best Process for Your Surface Finishing
Orthopedic component surfaces must be ground, smoothed and polished without changing their required shape and functionality to promote hygiene, sterilization...
Jul 20 2020,
OsteoFab PEKK: Desirable Material Properties and 3D Printing Combine to Enhance Orthopedic Solutions
Numerous studies on material and implant structure have detailed the benefits of OsteoFab PEKK — a formulation of polyetherketoneketone —...
Jul 20 2020,