Surgical robotics trends and how to accelerate adoption
Some of the biggest names in the development of surgical robotics systems and virtual reality training technology discussed robotic surgery trends at DeviceTalks Boston. Moon Surgical Chief Strategy...
View ArticleThe ZimVie Tether helps kids with scoliosis — if they can get it in time
The ZimVie Tether is a groundbreaking system for treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, developed with the help of surgeons who saw an opportunity to improve the lives of their pediatric patients....
View ArticleThese smart implant coatings watch for implant failure while killing bacteria
Researchers at the University of Illinois developed “smart” coatings for orthopedic implants that can monitor strain on the devices. These coatings monitor strain to provide early warnings of implant...
View ArticleWhat’s new in 3D printing: medical devices, research, innovation, automation...
3D printing is helping more patients than ever before through personalized medical devices, faster and cheaper prototyping and more affordable manufacturing. Recent developments include research into...
View ArticleEOS, Tecomet, OIC and Precision ADM ink additive manufacturing collaboration
EOS, Tecomet, Orthopaedic Innovation Centre (OIC) and Precision ADM announced a new additive manufacturing partnership. The partnership aims to offer an end-to-end solution for medical device additive...
View ArticleChamfr, Velocity partner to grow surgical, orthopedic offerings
Chamfr and Velocity announced a partnership to bring cases, trays and caddies to medical device engineers earlier in the development process. Effective immediately, Chamfr offers these components on...
View ArticleJuly 2023 edition: Life-saving LVADs, supplier innovations and AI breakthroughs
LVADs save lives: So why aren’t more available? What’s new in 3D printing: medical devices, research, innovation, automation and partnerships AI breakthroughs in medtech: 7 ways to enhance...
View ArticleTecomet refinances entire capital structure
Contract manufacturer Tecomet announced today that it successfully completed the refinancing of its entire capital structure. The refinancing includes its previously outstanding ABL revolver,...
View ArticleAdvancing surgeon proprioception to create a new way of seeing in surgery
Light field technology and AI empowers surgeons with real-time feedback and enhanced perception for unparalleled precision and patient care. By Tommy Carls, Proprio In minimally invasive surgery,...
View ArticleMedical nitinol manufacturing: How this nickel-titanium alloy is made for...
Nitinol (NiTi) might be the hottest material in the medical device industry as manufacturers find new applications for this superelastic, shape-memory, biocompatible metal. Nitinol — an alloy of nickel...
View ArticleWhat is nitinol and where is it used?
Nitinol is a nearly equiatomic metal alloy of nickel and titanium with unique properties, including superelasticity (also called pseudoelasticity) and shape memory....
View ArticleThe 10 largest orthopedic device companies in the world
Two of the world’s largest orthopedic device companies expect accelerated revenue growth this year. Stryker and Zimmer Biomet both upped their 2023 guidance during recent earnings calls, a sign that...
View ArticleMedical nitinol processing: How NiTi is turned into wire, tubes and sheets...
Medical nitinol processing transforms raw nickel-titanium alloy into wire, coils, tubes and sheets for medical and dental device manufacturers. We previously covered nitinol’s journey from the earth’s...
View ArticleThese devices are the top targets of lawsuit-related advertisements
Spending on advertisements related to medical device lawsuits this year is on track to exceed last year’s tally. That’s according to figures provided by Washington, D.C.-based X Ante, which uses data...
View ArticleTips to help device developers get paid from smart ortho implant maker Canary...
Canary Medical founder and CEO Dr. Bill Hunter said the smart ortho implant developer just passed a major milestone, logging a millennium’s worth of patient follow-up. That’s 1,000 years of day-by-day...
View ArticleHow 3D printing and surgical robotics enable Stryker’s cementless knee implants
It’s been more than 10 years since Stryker launched its Triathlon Cementless knee implant, including the Triathlon Tritanium Baseplate and its 3D-printed surface. Stryker designed that 3D-printed...
View ArticleZimmer Biomet’s Liane Teplitsky on the ‘magic’ of data integration
Zimmer Biomet’s robotics, technology and data president offers data integration advice, identifies opportunities beyond orthopedics and discusses tech she’s looking for. Zimmer Biomet is collecting...
View ArticleWhy Stryker says GLP-1 weight loss drugs could boost joint replacements
Executives at Stryker, the world’s largest orthopedic device manufacturer, say they’re not afraid that GLP-1 weight loss drugs could hurt demand for joint replacement implants. Instead, they see GLP-1...
View Article3D-printed orthopedic implant benefits also present challenges
3D-printed orthopedic implant personalization and manufacturing abilities introduce new considerations for device developers. 3D-printed orthopedic implants are increasingly being used for patient...
View ArticleResearchers develop therapy for implant metal poisoning
Researchers say they found a way to protect people from heavy metal poisoning as a result of toxicity from cobalt implants. Cobalt was widely used for hip and knee joint replacements due to strength...
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