What Should an Industry 4.0 Workforce Look Like in Orthopedics?
The advancement of automation on the manufacturing floor requires orthopedic companies to face a shift in talent acquisition and expectations,...
May 27 2020,
RAZOR Medical Instruments Trains 60 U.S. Surgeons
Iotron Industries Expanding Sterilization Capacity
The expansion will add 34,000 square feet to facilitate another line of sterilization capability....
May 26 2020,
How to Incorporate Software Validation in Your Device Design and Quality Processes
In our latest Ask the Expert article, we answer how software validation fits with your SOPs for design validation and...
May 25 2020,
FDA 510(k) Recap: Line Extensions and Small Companies
FDA's orthopedic panel cleared 49 products in April, we’ve chosen updates from Arthrex, Medacta, OrthAlign, Akros Medical and Subchondral Solutions....
May 25 2020,
Materialise Launches Mindware, Advisory Service for 3D Printing
Materialise Mindware offers business managers a direct line of access to strategic, tailored advice on use of 3D printing to...
May 20 2020,
Additive Industries Secures Funding to Support Growth
The company's MetalFAB1 system can be used to manufacture hip and knee implants and patient-specific surgical guides....
May 19 2020,
OPM Announces Proprietary Technology for Applying Nanoscale PEKK Coating to Orthopedic Devices
The high purity PEKK coating acts to prevent corrosion and harmful metal ion release. PEKK has also been shown to...
May 18 2020,
3D Systems Names New President & CEO
Dr. Jeffrey A. Graves replaces retiring CEO Vyomesh Joshi....
May 14 2020,
Evonik Adds Advanced Biomaterials Production Facility in Alabama
The site expands the capacity for RESOMER bioresorbable polymers in the face of global demand....
May 13 2020,
OEMs and Suppliers Share Best Practices in Collaborative Forecasting
We convened a conversation to discuss how companies utilize forecasts and ways to gain greater accuracy. ...
May 12 2020,
COVID-19 Amplifies Forecasting Challenges for OEMs and Suppliers
Management from Zimmer Biomet, Wright Medical, Autocam Medical, NN Life Sciences and SITES Medical share how they're responding to supply...
May 12 2020,
How Will FDA’s CDRH Reorganization Impact Me?
The goal of the CDRH reorganization was to drive operational efficiencies. Some organizations will feel the impacts of changes more...
May 12 2020,
What Does the Next Generation of Total Ankles Need?
Preoperative planning, surgical instrumentation and bony ingrowth are advancements that surgeon Alan Davis, M.D., says are a must for future...
May 12 2020,
Embody Raises Funds for Soft Tissue Repair Technology
Funds will support commercial launch and postmarket clinical studies of the Tapestry system to treat serious tendon and ligament injuries....
May 11 2020,
M&A Update: Stryker and Wright Medical, RTI Surgical, ATEC
Orthopedic M&A activity is challenged by the COVID-19 environment. We review earlier announced acquisitions and provide thoughts on future activity. ...
May 07 2020,