Traditional Metals Meet Mainstream Adoption in Orthopedics
Here’s a look at some of the leading metals in the orthopedic market and what’s pushing the development of new materials and manufacturing processes. May 27 2020,
New Venture Capital Firm Vensana has Orthopedic Roots
Vensana Capital announced a $225 million fund to build a portfolio of 10 to 12 companies. The firm's founders have previous experience investing in Cartiva, Ceterix Orthopaedics, Relievant Medsystems, Vertiflex and Zyga Technology. Dec 02 2019,
Keys to an Effective Additive Manufacturing Quality System
FDA and Stryker joined an additive manufacturing panel to discuss the importance of quality systems and industry and regulator collaboration. Jun 09 2020,
Essential Steps to Proactively Improve Your Product Development Process
In a perfect world, product development goes smoothly. However, we don’t live in a perfect world. Our imperfection is why a focus on process improvement to enhance our work product is worth R&D teams pursuing. Nov 02 2020,
DiFusion Brings First Immuno-stealth Polymer to Orthopedic Market
PEEK and titanium dominate the spinal fusion market–two materials with roots in the aerospace industry. DiFusion received FDA 510(k) clearance to market a spinal interbody made of ZFUZE, a new polymer engineered specifically for orthopedics. Jun 09 2020,
3 DF(x) Elements to Follow for New Product Development
A modern design for manufacturability approach forces orthopedic device companies to develop products aligned with customer needs and business needs. Nov 16 2020,
Surgeons Share Lessons from 2020, Technology Predictions
While 2020 brought unpredictability, it highlighted numerous opportunities for improvement of processes and technologies with digital tools, additive manufacturing and O.R. platforms. Nov 24 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,
Orteq Promotes Joint Preservation with Meniscus Implant
Orteq’s ACTIfit received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, an important milestone toward entering the U.S. knee market. Jul 28 2020,
How to Create a Product Development Roadmap
Product portfolio roadmapping is like taking a trip. Companies must decide where they're going and how they're going to get there in order to be successful. Jul 29 2020,