Croom Precision Medical Seeks Entry into U.S. Market
Croom plans to expand in the next few years through the addition of a new R&D admin building to house...
Aug 23 2017,
Orthopedic Companies Provide Help in Challenging Times
Kapstone Medical Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The full-service engineering firm has grown its portfolio of medtech clients in the U.S. and around the world....
Aug 22 2017,
C&A Tool Acquired by Japanese Company MinebeaMitsumi
MinebeaMitsumi acquired C&A Tool Engineering to expand its presence in medical, additive manufacturing, precision machining and ball bearings. ...
Aug 22 2017,
Oxford Performance Materials Launches OXPEKK Custom Compounds
OXPEKK Custom Compounds offer properties attractive to users of high performance polymers, such as superior fatigue performance....
Aug 22 2017,
The Fused and the Fractured: New Entrants to U.S. Spine and Trauma
Globus Medical has received clearance for its first two trauma products. While they prepare to enter that space, numerous competitors...
Aug 16 2017,
Develop an Apprenticeship Program Using These Four Tips
Many device companies and suppliers have created their own apprenticeship programs to fill gaps in employment. The payoff for this...
Aug 10 2017,
ConforMIS Acquires Machining, Polishing Assets from Broad Peak Manufacturing
Broad Peak had provided polishing services for ConforMIS femoral components since 2014. The integration could support a >50% reduction in polishing...
Aug 10 2017,
DePuy Synthes Launches Distal Radius Sterile Kit
The kit is a response to surgeons' needs for a simplified system that enhances OR efficiency and minimizes procedure delay,...
Aug 10 2017,
ECA Medical Instruments Welcomes New President & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Lane Hale comes to ECA with over a decade of experience in the medical device industry. ...
Aug 09 2017,
GS1 Launches Supply Chain Optimization Resource
The GTIN Adoption and Usage Model is a self-assessment tool to gauge progress in usage of Global Trade Item Number....
Aug 09 2017,
Robotics, 3D Printing Gain Larger Adoption with Globus Medical, K2M Acquisitions
In early August, both Globus Medical and K2M announced acquisitions that complement current products and position them for future growth....
Aug 08 2017,
3D-Printed Model Reduces Surgery Time, Cost
A new study has shown potential for a cost savings of $2,700 when using a 3-D printed model for surgical...
Aug 08 2017,
The Joint Surgeon’s Wish List
In the Knowledge Pod at OMTEC 2017, Dr. Dietz, a joint surgeon, shared his take on challenges with patient care...
Aug 08 2017,
Entrepreneurial Engineering: Start with the Problem
Entrepreneurial engineers look beyond the obvious to see the bigger picture. So often, it’s less valuable to take problems at...
Aug 08 2017,
Design Validation: More than Just User Testing
EduQuest, a global team of FDA compliance experts, answers industry’s pressing questions. In this round, Denise Dion, Vice President of...
Aug 07 2017,