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Innovations in machining and supporting technologies enable developers to achieve fantastic results with the traditional fabrication technique.
By Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor • 09.12.23
Machining in the orthopedic industry is a highly advanced process, with high-precision CNC machines, lasers, new materials, surface-finishing technologies, inspection systems, and sophisticated software. These technologies are essential for creating the orthopedic implants, devices, and instruments we depend on.
Business is on the rise among orthopedic device manufacturers, especially for joint replacements and increased funding for R&D, with many new devices in development. Additional inventory is also needed to support an increase in post-pandemic elective surgeries and the migration of these procedures to ambulatory surgical centers (ASC).
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How can you create a culture that achieves increased engagement, offers better satisfaction, and improves retention?
By Phil Allen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Lowell Inc.
Employees represent the heart of any organization on multiple levels. Typically, employee salaries and benefits represent one of, if not the single largest, cost of any business. Yet, once employees enter the doors, companies often begin to move to the next issue on their priority list. However, successful employee engagement is a never-ending opportunity to build a stronger company.
Consider the role your employees play in the following:
● Product quality and industry knowledge
● Client satisfaction and service
● Visible external brand representation
These are all essential components that drive the differentiation between you and your competitors….
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The idea of reducing inspection costs is a face-off between two different priorities.
Priority one is budget. OEMs look for ways to reduce production costs where possible, and inspection is a seemingly good area because it can be significant portion of a production budget…
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