OMTEC Excellence Awards

The OMTEC Excellence Awards honor OEM companies introducing technologies with the power to transform clinical practice, elevate device performance and advance manufacturing capabilities. We’re proud to announce the 2026 winners:

• Stryker is being recognized for the development of Triathlon Gold femoral knee, the company’s most recent innovation in 3D printed implants. Triathlon Gold, which is an option for patients with metal sensitivity or bone cement allergy concerns, combines the company’s Triathlon CR design with an additively manufactured titanium substrate and biocompatible titanium nitride coating.

• THINK Surgical is reshaping the joint replacement market with the TMINI System, an implant-agnostic robot that is compatible with nine FDA cleared implant vendor partners. Enabling technology is a key segment that’s driving future growth in orthopedics and THINK Surgical is at the forefront of the evolution.
• Carlsmed combines personalized surgical planning with 3D-printed spinal implants. The company’s aprevo technology has two FDA Breakthrough Device Designations and is supported by CMS reimbursement pathways. Carlsmed is being recognized for advancing personalized spine surgery, a unique movement in the space.

Hear directly from this year’s OMTEC Excellence Award recipients during a panel discussion on Thursday, June 11, from 9:00 am to 9:45 am as they take you behind the scenes of their technology journeys — from early concept to successful commercialization.