September 2010


This Issue's Articles
Ortho Industry Digs Beneath the Surface for Success
Despite the slowing of sales, the orthopaedics industry is making progress in both business and product development. 
by: Maria Fontanazza

Implants Forge Ahead
Forging can help manufacturers produce enhanced parts while saving time and reducing costs.
by: Joe Zuzula

Barely Scratching the Surface
Photochemical etching is proving to be a useful technology for a variety of orthopaedic applications.
by: Mark Amrich and Art Burghouwt

Getting It Right on the Surface
When it comes to characterizing orthopaedic materials, choosing the appropriate surface analysis technique is everything.
by: John Newman

The Dos and Don’ts of Mechanical Testing
Orthopaedic device manufacturers should understand how to get the most out of device testing plus some design tricks for the best value.
by: John McCloy

Anticipating a New Future

Ortho Experts Keep You in the Know
Meet the contributors to OrthoTec's Fall edition.