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Machining for Orthopedics Meets in the Middle

With the increasing benefits and interest in hybrid manufacturing approaches, companies are leveraging machining alongside additive manufacturing and other technologies.

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Masters of Molding for Orthopedic Devices

Advanced technologies and materials expertise enable today’s molders to meet the unique needs of orthopedic device makers.

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Molding Is Taking Its Place in Orthopedic Device Manufacturing

As molders continue to expand capabilities attractive to orthopedic device makers, the fabrication process is growing in use.

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A Creative Spark Is Needed for Machining in Orthopedics

Innovations in machining and supporting technologies enable developers to achieve fantastic results with the traditional fabrication technique.

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Fitting the Mold of Ortho Device Manufacturing

Several industry professionals discuss molding technology and services for orthopedic device components and products.

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Four Key Considerations for OEMs Transferring a Product Program

Transferring programs can offer a variety of advantages—including with regard to streamlining resources.

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Successfully Shrinking Metal Components Through Injection Molding—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A

As patients and surgeons alike request less invasive orthopedic procedures, device makers need to reduce the size of the tools used.

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The Impact of Bioresorbables in Orthopedics—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A

Orthopedic device makers can consider bioresorbable materials for certain applications to enhance a patient’s treatment.

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Best Practices for Process Validation—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A

Donatelle’s Raghu Vadlamudi provides expert insights on ensuring process validation is performed properly for orthopedic device manufacturers.

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Technology Revision: Changes in Implant Manufacturing

Aspects of implant manufacturing are changing, enabling improved fabrication techniques with new material options.

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Material Matters: New Offerings for Orthopedic Technologies

An examination of the transformation within orthopedic material selection from traditional metals to newer alternatives.

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Meticulous Machinery: Shifting Machining Offerings to Full Service

Machining vendors push to be vertically integrated and automate more aspects of the process to better serve customers.

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Opportunity in Motion

Advances in spinal and other small-bone implants round out an already robust market.

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Rapid Prototyping Keeps Pace With Brisk Orthopedic Changes

New technology enhances the conceptual phase of product development, changes manufacturing