Winning Perspectives: Insights from the Best in the Industry

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.