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Accelerating Orthopaedic Innovation with 3D Printed Implants
Additive manufacturing (AM) has reached a level of maturity where it is no longer viewed purely as a novel innovation. For orthopaedic OEMs, it is ...
Bone Screw Manufacturing at Scale: Meeting Tight Tolerances, Every Time
Why Bone Screws Are More Complex Than They Look In orthopaedics, bone screws do a lot of heavy lifting for something so small. They hold ...
The CNC Journey of a Femoral Head: From 5-Axis Machining to Polishing
Manufacturing a femoral head, the spherical “ball” component of a hip implant, is a complex journey that demands extreme precision. These orthopedic implants must meet ...
Porous Surface Engineering Beyond L-PBF: Combining Etching, Coating & Machining
A Multi-Technology Playbook for Optimizing Osseointegration, Mechanical Integrity, and Cost-Effectiveness Executive Summary Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) has undeniably revolutionized the design...
Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in Femoral Components: A Croom Medical Perspective
Orthopaedic implant manufacturers face ever-increasing pressure to deliver performance-driven, regulatory-compliant femoral components on time and within budget. But behind each successful implant is a...
GD&T and Contract Part Inspection: Driving Lean in Implant Manufacturing
In medical implant manufacturing, precision and quality are critical to patient safety and successful outcomes. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) provides a standardised framework for ......
Mitigating Risk in Medical Implant Manufacturing: Meeting FDA and ISO 13485 Standards
In the world of medical implant manufacturing, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Every implant whether it’s a hip replacement, a cardiac stent, or a spinal ...
Tantalum and the Evolution of Bone Interface Materials in Orthopedic Devices
The journey of material use in orthopedic implants has been a fascinating interplay of engineering, material science, and medical innovation. As the demands of patient ...
Advanced Polishing Techniques in Joint Replacement Manufacturing
In the dynamic field of orthopaedic implant manufacturing, achieving an optimal polished surface finish on joint replacement implants is critical. A superior surface finish enhances ...
7 Key Implant Design Considerations for Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM) is reshaping the landscape of orthopedic implant design, enabling the manufacture of complex geometries and reducing time-to-market. In the case of Laser ...