Hear directly from the inaugural OMTEC Awards recipients in this engaging panel discussion. Fresh off the ceremony that recognizes their accomplishments, Foundation Surgical, Johnson & Johnson MedTech and Enovis will share lessons learned and actionable advice from their experiences in pushing device design forward, leading with a commitment to excellence and coming up with breakthrough concepts that advance manufacturing practices.
Foundation Surgical won Ground Breaking Device Design for its Vertiwedge Intraosseous implant. As the first 3D-printed, FDA-cleared Class II device specifically designed for motion preservation, the Vertiwedge represents a milestone in adopting additive manufacturing technologies for this growing implant category.
Johnson & Johnson MedTech was named Next-Gen Innovator for its Velys Spine platform. The active robotic assistance platform was built to serve usability and form factor challenges with first-generation spinal robotic systems. Velys demonstrates cross-industry collaboration and a unique supplier build-to-buy business model.
Enovis won for Bold Leadership due to its aggressive strategy to enter high-value market adjacencies, such as foot and ankle, augmented reality navigation and OUS regions. A steady acquisition cadence and being in the right segments with the right products catapulted the company’s reconstructive sales beyond $1 billion in 2024.
