June 18, 2026 | SUBSCRIBE

A Vision for the Digital Future of Orthopedics

BY CAROLYN LAWELL

Orthopedic companies must embrace digital technologies to remain competitive in the industry, according to Robert Cohen, Vice President of Innovation and Technology for Stryker’s orthopaedics business and Chair of AdvaMed’s Digital Health Technology Board. In his OMTEC keynote address, Cohen said that connected digital tools will touch every step of patient care and urged R&D teams to think strategically about integrating them into daily workflows and product portfolios. READ MORE

How to Leverage Data into a Competitive Advantage

BY DAN COOK

At OMTEC, leading orthopedic R&D professionals discussed ways to integrate AI into development efforts to accelerate innovation and improve how devices are designed and developed.

Integration Is Redefining Contract Manufacturing
BY ACROTEC MEDTECH

Supply chain complexity, tightening regulatory scrutiny and time-to-market pressures have obsoleted the old model of managing a fragmented roster of single capability suppliers.

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Chlorine Dioxide Medical Device Sterilization: Residual Toxicity Testing

In this ClorDiSys Solutions white paper, learn why chlorine dioxide sterilization is an effective alternative to ethylene oxide. Explore the science behind the method that has emerged as a viable, non-toxic option for medical device manufacturers.

SUPPLIER NEWS

Kapstone Manufacturing Adds Capability

The company will become the first U.S.-based medical device CDMO to integrate an electropolishing system in-house.

Medical Component Specialists Names CEO

Chris Hester joins the executive team at a time of expansion for the company, including a new Costa Rican manufacturing facility.

GlobalMed Logistix Opens Western U.S. Hub

The company's new facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, establishes a bi-coastal distribution and logistics network.

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