OEMs are seeking alternatives to cobalt chrome. This presentation reveals how nitrogen-enhanced HIP cycles create protective TiN surface layers with roughly double titanium's hardness and minimal measurable wear in pin-on-disc testing.
Enabling technologies are redefining the competitive landscape in orthopedic surgery but also place high demands on the engineers who must create components with tight tolerances needed for pinpoint accuracy. Learn how OEM and supplier teams collaborate early in the design process and work together to find an effective balance between manufacturability and speed-to-market.
OEMs and CMOs that communicate effectively and develop shared values accelerate orthopedic innovation and product development timelines. Medtronic, OSSTEC and Lincotek Medical will provide attendees with practical advice on how to develop outsourcing deals based on clearly defined goals, and mutual interest in long-term growth.
Learn from OEMs about how coatings and materials are designed to kill bacteria on contact, prevent biofilm formation and protect against implant-related infections. They'll discuss the efficacy of technologies that are applied during the manufacturing process and address the R&D and regulatory challenges of scaling complex surface treatments for commercial use.
By leveraging advanced simulation tools and techniques, orthopedic companies can innovate more efficiently to commercialize high-quality devices faster and at a lower cost. Experts share real-world examples of how CM&S reduces development expenses, shortens validation cycles and supports regulatory submissions with data-driven evidence.
Orthopedic companies seek to leverage the speed and flexibility of digital ecosystems that can scale efficiently, respond faster, and operate with greater confidence. But how should companies adopt these cutting edge technologies and what risk mitigation measures need to be put into place?
The next level of implant performance can now be achieved through the integration of Hybrid Manufacturing into an end-to-end process that directly interconnects AM and precision machining.
As manufacturing becomes increasingly distributed across multiple sites and suppliers, organizations often pursue cleaning standardization to reduce risk and simplify validation. This presentation examines why documented process equivalence often fails to produce equivalent outcomes and offers advice on validation transfer.
As implants finalize near launch, instrument sets often require redesign and rapid production, leading to complex manufacturing, long lead times, and high launch costs. This presentation shows how binder jetting of 17-4 provides a practical solution.
The orthopedic industry is undergoing significant change in the sterilization of implants and instruments. This session will provide an overview of electron beam and X-ray sterilization modalities.
