FDA Responds to Additive Questions on 510(k) Submissions, Reusing Powder, Testing
An agency representative, and experts from ASTM, DePuy Synthes, and SME, talked additive regulatory issues at OMTEC 2018. Among the...
Aug 01 2018,
5 Tips Startups Need to Know for Success
Surgeons Establish Society to Advance Complex Additive Applications
The American Orthopaedic Society of 3D Printing was formed to allow for orthopaedic surgeons to collaborate on the use of...
Aug 01 2018,
OEMs Share Perspectives on Additive Manufacturing Challenges
While many opportunities arise for companies that implement additive manufacturing, headwinds are also faced. Experts from K2M, 4WEB Medical, LimaCorporate...
Jul 31 2018,
Additive Manufacturing Fueling Innovative Medical Devices
Gautam Gupta, Vice President of Business Development for the Healthcare division of 3D Systems, explains that "3D printing technology is...
Jul 27 2018,
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,
206 Ortho Secures Patent for Technology That Incorporates Biodegradable Material
The company has developed a bio-inspired non-metallic composite and implants made with a high-strength, biodegradable material intended to repair load-bearing...
Jul 27 2018,
Millstone Medical Hires New CIO
Khrishna Mangal is an orthopaedic industry veteran, previously working for Paragon Medical, Spinal Elements and Zimmer Biomet....
Jul 26 2018,
Year-to-Date Funding Recap: Robotics, Imaging, ACL Implant, Cervical Disc and More
These funding announcements feature technologies related to each of the market segments: spine, trauma, arthroscopy/soft tissue, joint reconstruction and orthobiologics....
Jul 24 2018,
Empirical Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The family of companies, which began with one employee in 1998, has grown its portfolio of medical device clients....
Jul 24 2018,
Tecomet Bolsters Instrument Manufacturing With Acquisition of HD Surgical
As the number one-ranked contract manufacturer serving the orthopaedic market, based on 2017 ORTHOWORLD revenue estimates, the purchase aligns with...
Jul 23 2018,
Renishaw to Debut New AM Software
InfiniAM Spectral helps AM users increase understanding of their processes and overcome difficulties with AM in critical applications, process stability...
Jul 23 2018,
Success Story: Bruce Stroever on 30 Years of Leadership at MTF
Do what you say you’re going to do – pay attention – embrace change – have vision…recently retired MTF Biologics...
Jul 20 2018,
Cadence Expands CNC Electrochemical Grinding Technology
This capability enables robust processing of harder materials, such as spring tempered steel and heat-treated stainless steel....
Jul 19 2018,
12 Growing Orthopaedic Companies Expand Their Patent Portfolios
A review of patent activity in 1H18 shows technological innovations from companies like Episurf, iOrthopedics, Orthocell and Spineology across arthroscopy/soft...
Jul 19 2018,
Surgeons Seek Innovation in Instruments, Delivery of Care
OMTEC’s Closing Panel brought together surgeon executives and entrepreneurs with diverse market backgrounds–joint reconstruction, spine and trauma–to provide perspective on...
Jul 18 2018,