Funding 2019 has driven research & development and regulatory activity for companies working to get their first product on the market and those seeking to expand globally. Familiar names like Intrinsic Therapeutics and Graftys, as well as new companies like HAPPE Spine and Magnesium Develop... Read more »
Orthopedic pediatric care gained recognition with a funding pitch competition that granted five winners $50,000 to support commercialization.... Read more »
As the hospital environment becomes more complex, traditional approaches to establishing relationships, selling products and servicing accounts have become less effective for orthopedic manufacturers. OEMs that understand the customer environment and invest in a partnership with them can be rewarded... Read more »
When it comes to solving complex problems, such as the orthopedic device design control process, the incompetency and laziness from always “checking a box” can lead to disorder and a marked lack of productivity.... Read more »
As the orthopedic industry places greater emphasis on surgical site infection, one spine company touts a system that impedes all pedicle screw contact.... Read more »
The Japanese orthopedic market is attractive for multiple reasons, including its large size, attractive pricing and established regulatory pathways. As the U.S. adopts value-based care and the EU implements stricter regulations, the Japanese market may look even more attractive.... Read more »
Several of these clearances reflect additions of stemless/short stem, glenoid components and reverse applications, as well as additively-manufactured and porous/porous-coated designs, allowing companies to offer a wider array of products. ... Read more »
We provide a recap of how companies including Additive Orthopedics, Arthrex, Corin, DJO, Exactech, Orthofix, Wright Medical, Zimmer Biomet and more are supporting new product launches and maintaining their growth.... Read more »
The transaction, announced in May, was valued at U.S. $600MM.... Read more »
Investments will be made in facility square footage and new equipment.... Read more »
The musculoskeletal health business accelerator adds expertise focused on manufacturing/operations, reimbursement and grant writing.... Read more »
Global unique device identification (UDI) and ISO updates are among the regulations and standards that companies must monitor in the coming years.... Read more »
Increased infection rates at hospitals, regulatory implications on cleaning and the efforts of hospitals to cut costs have all driven sterilization changes in device packaging.... Read more »
Common problems that OEMs face during packaging validation include determining what validations are actually necessary, understanding all timelines and costs associated with each validation type and re-executing if validation fails. ... Read more »
The company is adding a fifth 3D printer to its manufacturing facility.... Read more »
The facility will be equipped with Arc Evaporation coating systems technology and the latest in innovative coating formulas.... Read more »
Dr. Axel Schulz takes responsibility for the company’s sales, marketing, business development, service and 3D metals departments.... Read more »
The company has named Elos Medtech Onyx Managing Director Jodie Gilmore as its new Orthopaedic Business Director.... Read more »
As part of its strategy to become a global solutions provider to the medical device industry, Elos Medtech acquired U.S. based Onyx Medical in 2015, effectively establishing a presence in the largest orthopaedic market.... Read more »
Cadence has completed its move into a new 63,000-square-foot facility located in Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park in Wisconsin. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, July 26.
“I would like to thank all of our employees and customers for their support over the past... Read more »
OMTEC 2016, with its critical education sessions and bustling exhibit floor, whirred by in a flash. If you weren't able to attend the event, missed a session you wanted to attend, or just needed to see your favorite speaker's presentation one more time, you're in luck. Download slideshow presentatio... Read more »
Passage of the "Defend Trade Secrets Act" (DTSA) federalized the trade secret law. One of the key aspects of DTSA is that companies will now be allowed to file civil lawsuits in Federal court if their trade secrets have been stolen, possibly creating a new level of consistency in how trade secret la... Read more »
When it comes to reducing cost or improving margins, the first place many companies go is their suppliers. Although there may be opportunity there, often the most cost-saving and margin-improving benefits can be found on their own factory floor. A good tool to measure this is to calculate your Overa... Read more »
In order for additive manufacturing to move from tinkering technology to widely-used process, it’s imperative to prove its long-term benefits. In May, researchers, surgeons, device companies and additive manufacturing suppliers gathered to develop guidelines to build data and support reimbursement... Read more »
In advance of OMTEC 2016, BONEZONE is looking back at some timeless articles and presentations from previous conferences that energized audiences and equipped attendees with actionable solutions. In this article, Tom Wallace pulls back the curtain on 9 Sales & Operation Planning (S&OP) Myths... Read more »
In advance of OMTEC 2016, BONEZONE is looking back at some timeless articles and past presentations that energized audiences and equipped attendees with actionable solutions. Mark Siders' framework for evaluating opportunities provided insight into some of the primary motivations that would lea... Read more »
Invibio, the first company to sell implant-grade polyetheretherketone or PEEK, agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges that it violated antitrust law by using long-term, exclusive contracts to maintain a market monopoly.... Read more »
IK Investment Partners, a European private equity firm, announced that IK VII Fund has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Marle International, an independent implant contract manufacturing company in Europe, from The Carlyle Group.
Carlyle’s Europe Technology fund, majority share... Read more »
Arcam, supplier of Additive Manufacturing technology, is expanding in Germany with a new sales operation led by Peter Jain, Managing Director of Arcam Cad to Metal GmbH, and based in Stuttgart.
With long term relationships with significant clients such as Fruth Innovation, Fraunhofer Institute and ... Read more »
Methods Machine Tools, a supplier of precision machine tools, 3D printing technology, automation and accessories, announced the appointment of Jerry Rex as Chief Operating Officer of all Methods Machine Tools operations, effective immediately. The key appointment of Rex, a manufacturing industry vet... Read more »
Acme Manufacturing, specialist in design and manufacturing of integrated robotic automation for polishing, buffing, deburring and grinding systems, has appointed Dan Sula, MScEng, as Director of Engineering.
Sula has over 30 years of experience and success in manufacturing engineering, flexible rob... Read more »
Growth in the arthroscopy and soft tissue repair market is propelled by surgeon requests for devices that employ muscle- and tissue-sparing techniques to return patients to activity faster and with less pain. This is largely being driven by patients in this segment, particularly athletes and “week... Read more »
Supply chain experts from OEMs and 3PLs share thoughts on technologies and trends that will cause the most evolution in orthopaedic logistics for the next decade.... Read more »
Metal injection molding has garnered attention in the orthopaedic industry, due to the technology’s ability to produce complex shapes at high production rates and decreased costs.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
