Annual Meeting Preview
NASS is taking its 2020 Annual Meeting virtual October 6-9. We expect the conference to lead to important conversations and company announcements. As a precursor, we look at all things spine, bringing you voices on technologies and trends crucial to today's market and data on players' activities.
The spine market accounted for 18.2% of the $53 billion orthopedic market in 2019, making it the second largest subsegment after joint replacement. Sales grew +3.5% in 2019 to reach $9.6 billion.

We've assembled key information on spine's biggest players and new players, M&A activity and growth areas in the interbody fusion market.
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Wednesday, September 30 - 11:00 am EST

Fourslide technology can lower tool cost, reduce scrap and turnaround time, and produce close tolerance parts. In our upcoming September webinar, we're discussing:

  • Fourslide technology and its benefits
  • Materials used and the basics of stamping and forming with fourslide
  • Technology comparisons among fourslide, wireform and powerpress.

N2 Biomedical's proprietary nano-engineered coating technology, NanoTitanium, can improve the osseointegrative and anti-microbial properties of PEEK implants for the orthopedic and dental marketplace.

N2’s surface treatments and nano-coatings transform the surfaces of medical implants and devices to last longer, fight infection, improve biocompatibility and have durable aesthetics.
"A rollercoaster" is how Dr. Eeric Truumees describes 2020. As a spine surgeon and hospital executive, he's found planning to be next to impossible. However, he recognizes that COVID has accelerated multiple trends that will change the delivery of patient care.
Spine remains a ripe market for new entrants. Thus far in 2020, 10 companies have received their first FDA 510(k) clearance in spine. These players hail from around the globe, with headquarters found in Australia, China, England, France, Germany, India, Taiwan and the U.S.
NN Life Sciences, an industry leader in the medical device community worldwide, is your cost effective, end-to-end solutions provider. Our concept-to-supply business model is demonstrated in our current portfolio of products and services, which includes design and development, cases and trays, reusable and single-use surgical instruments, implantable components, drug delivery and other specialty medical devices.
Orchid, is a worldwide leader of orthopedic medical device outsourcing, providing contract design and manufacturing services. We have the broadest portfolio in the industry, ranging from design and development through finished goods manufacturing and packaging, and we improve our customers’ supply chains through our supply chain solutions.
Tecomet specializes in orthopedic implants, precision surgical instruments, sterilization cases/trays and photochemical etched products. Additional project specialization exists through innovative product development, Tecomet Standard Products, LaunchQuick™ Process Development Center and providing Tecomet customers an exceptional experience through our Total Solutions® philosophy.
Did You Miss It? Technology Updates from 2020.
Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion is an increasingly common treatment for patients with low back pain, and represents a high-growth niche in spine. Using SI-BONE as an example, we outline why the market is attractive along with its headwinds.
President Andy Elsbury says the biggest change in the industry over the last decade is the need to develop differentiated products. Bringing 3D printing in-house allows Nexxt Spine to "print today, test tomorrow" as part of an iterative process to more quickly develop devices.
The company seeks to introduce the world’s first portable spinal robotic navigation offering. It can easily fit within a suitcase for simple travel
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