From The Editors
A Personalized Approach to Orthopedics Design
A ceramic-on-metal implant provides orthopedic surgeons and their patients with more choices, which is just one way that the world of ortho is moving toward individualized treatment.
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In Briefs
Cryogenic Deburring for Implantables
The Cryogenic Institute of New England Inc. (Worcester, MA) has added removal of machine burrs from PEEK medical devices to its line of capabilities. The Cryogenic Institute is an organization dedicated to the commercial application of cryogenic technologies for industry, government, and scientists. Results of trials undergone by medical device manufacturers have revealed that the Nitrofreeze process is highly effective at removing complex residual machine burrs from complex and medical parts. More...
KMC Systems Boosts Contract Manufacturing Capabilities
KMC Systems Inc. (Merrimack, NH) is enhancing its contract manufacturing services with advanced proprietary software that is specifically designed for medical devices and instruments. The company's manufacturing execution system (MES) lets customers outsource critical manufacturing projects and strengthens quality control. In addition to letting customers view project information, it manages documentation for traceability and regulatory compliance. The picture-based software system is customized to meet the requirements of each client program and provides step-by-step visual instructions to the manufacturing team. It automatically creates and stores regulatory documentation, including device history records, reports on calibration procedures, and test data for FDA audits. More...
Nanorods Offer Promise for Stents and Implants
Researchers at the University of Florida are looking for a commercialization partner for a nanotechnology that could improve the efficacy of implants. Read More...
Covidien Delivers More Secure Wound Closure
FA new absorbable wound closure device could make closing dermal wounds easier and faster for surgeons in the operating room. The V-Loc device, manufactured by Covidien, provides a knotless method for doctors. Read More...
Fall 2009 Issue
Advances in Fully Automated Swiss Machining Cells
Swiss machine technology can be used for large volumes of precision-machined cylindrical parts.
Using Green Technology to Machine Materials
The molecular decomposition process helps manufacturers machine materials more efficiently.
Orthopedics Design: Replacing the Replacements
Joints are jumpin' and muscles are movin' thanks to technology advances in the patient-specific implants market.
