Spring 2008
Med-Tech Precision
Selected Contents
From the Editors
Erik Swain
Medical devices are getting smaller and smaller, which is increasing the importance of precision manufacturing technology.
Implant Materials
The Case for the Use of Polycarbonate-Urethane in Orthopedic Implants
Richard W. Treharne and Alex H. Greene
It may be time to reconsider hip-implant material choices.
Bioceramics
Bioceramics: The Future of Joint Healing
Deborah Schenberger and Marco Bafan
Bioceramic implants could one day make revision surgeries obsolete and make joints stronger than they were even before degradation.
Machining
Machining Helps Satisfy Demand for Microsized Medical Device Parts
Beth W. Orenstein
Precision medical manufacturers want parts with tighter tolerances and multiple functions. The latest advances in machine technology can make those demands a reality.
Q&A
The Past, Present, and Future of Knee Implants
Erik Swain
John Slamin is a pioneer in the development of artificial knees, but he's not done yet. His company is developing ways to personalize the technology.
