OEMs seek greater supplier assistance to cut cost and time from packaging development. These demands on savings are driving uniform designs, reduced container sizes and efficient sterilization processes. Read on.

Nearly one-third of the M&A activity in 2014 occurred among suppliers. These entities have grown capacity and capabilities to meet OEM demands and maintain competitiveness. Read on.

Meet us in Booth 1561 at AAOS.
We'll have complimentary strategic intel, cold water, a comfortable chair and an ear for your challenges. Join us! 
Or, contact Fran Bursic to schedule a meeting.


Related: AAOS Preview

The orthopaedic industry is challenged to find and keep talented employees in certain segments due to a lack of qualifications and an inability to replace the expertise of retiring veterans. However, orthopaedic industry hubs are working to find solutions. Read on.

You Secured a Utility Patent; Now What?


Epic court battles between Apple and Samsung have focused attention on the importance of design patents in all industries. Design patents protect the appearance of a product and give manufacturers an additional IP to protect inventions. 
Read on.


2 Keynotes

16 Sessions

7 Technical Seminars


 8 Knowledge Center "Expeditions"


 

Nearly 1,000 Suppliers and OEM professionals will attend.


Check it out! Then, register. Early bird rates end March 31!


The road to a prosthetic knee, hip or shoulder joint is becoming shorter, faster and more personalized. New technology from Siemens makes it possible to integrate data from diagnostic images with manufacturing instructions, opening the door to automated production of custom-made prosthetic devices. Download this whitepaper.
 


Publish your White Paper with us! Click here for rates and options or contact
Mike Casey, 440.543.2101.


The State and Future of the Orthopaedic Industry

                               
Sponsored by
Tecomet

The 11th Annual OMTEC opens with insights from leadership. Nearly 1,000 Suppliers, OEMs and other industry professionals will attend. Join them!

B. Sonny Bal, M.D., J.D.
President and CEO
Amedica

Panelist

Doug Kohrs
Past President and CEO
Tornier

Moderator
Rod K. Mayer
President
Nextremity Solutions

Panelist


Early bird rates end March 31!
www.OMTECexpo.com

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