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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...
First Light Fusion Scales Up Its Pressure Amplifier Production with TALOS™ Tantalum Additive Manufacturing
Oxford, UK / Limerick, Eire – 14 July, 2025 – First Light Fusion, the UK’s inertial fusion company, today announced a breakthrough in the manufacture ...
Croom Medical Launches TALOS™: A Breakthrough in 3D-Printed Tantalum Implants
Croom Medical, a leader in precision manufacturing for orthopedic implants, based in Ireland, is proud to announce the launch of TALOS™, an innovative technology platform ...
Croom Medical to Exhibit at OMTEC 2025 and Join Keynote on Next-Generation 3D Printing Materials
Croom Medical, a leader in precision manufacturing for orthopedic implants, is proud to announce its participation at OMTEC 2025, the Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition ...
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 ......
Croom Medical sponsors Croom St Patrick’s Day 10k Run 2025
Croom Community Development Association (CCDA) is delighted to announce their annual St Patrick’s Day 10k Run. Patricia Ryan, CCDA CAEO made the announcement at Croom ...
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 ...