Welding Innovation for the Growing Orthopedic Market
According to a report from Bonezone entitled Orthopedic Market Data and Insights (Editors & Vetalice, 2024), the global orthopedic device market is projected for steady growth in the coming years, expected to surpass $70 billion in sales by 2027. While rebounding from pandemic-related disruptions, the orthopedic industry is being shaped by several key trends driving the need for advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Increasing Use of Robotics and Surgical Enabling Technologies
Companies are pivoting R&D investment toward new digital technologies like robotics, AI, and integrated patient monitoring systems. Solutions that improve surgical accuracy, efficiency, and predictive analytics will see high demand. Welding partners must have the precision and consistent repeatability to produce enabling technology components.
Advances in Materials and Engineering
Microtech has extensive expertise in welding the specialized metals and materials used in orthopedics, including titanium alloys, cobalt-chrome, stainless steels, and 3D-printed porous biomaterials. Our welding processes can also join dissimilar material combinations into hybrid orthopedic device assemblies.
Microtech's facilities are well-equipped to handle the growing orthopedic market. Our micro-TIG GTAW and laser beam welding (LBW) capabilities allow the creation of miniaturized, high-strength welded joints ideally suited for portable surgical robots, imaging devices, and instruments requiring accuracy and access to confined spaces. Our machines' CNC enables exceptional weld precision, repeatability, and quality assurance. Our in-house metal sectioning lab accelerates process development for optimized welding solutions. Our ISO 13485-certified facility provides a controlled, high-quality environment focused on medical device welding.
With over 25 years of experience in the biomedical welding field, Microtech Welding Corp. has the proven capabilities to support orthopedic companies in developing next-generation implants, instrumentation, and robotic-assisted surgical systems. As the orthopedic market continues advancing with trends like robotics and engineering innovations, Microtech Welding is well-positioned as an ideal partner in the field of medical device welding. Our specialized orthopedic welding expertise can help bring your implants and instrumentation to market with the highest quality standards.
Reach out to learn how Microtech's micro-welding capabilities can support your orthopedic product needs.
Editors, B., & Vetalice, J. A. (2024, February 9). Orthopedic Market Data and Insights - 2024. BONEZONE. https://bonezonepub.com/2024/0...
