A Next-Generation Material for Medical Devices: Tantalum
Tantalum (Ta) metal has the potential to revolutionize next-generation materials for orthopedic applications. Croom Medical and Global Advanced Metals (GAM) have partnered to establish a new Ta-based medical device manufacturing capability. This presentation will review and summarize the results of the demonstration device designs alongside initial testing data from the manufactured Ta parts produced from GAM’s high-purity powders.