The main drivers for the orthopedic contract manufacturing market will continue to be implant manufacturing and OEM facility divestitures. Many OEMs have sold manufacturing facilities to contract manufacturers. Companies often choose contract manufacturing for a few primary reasons, all of which make it easier, less expensive and more efficient to bring new products to the market and distribute them broadly.In addition to it, companies are equally focusing on reducing the capital expenditure involved in manufacturing processes. These factors are prominently driving the growth of the contract development
According to Avicenne, the Contract Manufacturing market is growing by 7.6% per year, a higuer rate than the general orthopaedic market. The main drivers are, firstly, challengers who outsource more taking market share away from the Majors and, secondly, gradual divestment by the Majors.
Which are the 45 most Relevant Companies?
In our Manufacturers section (https://thespinemarketgroup.com/category/manufacturers/) , you will find the 45 most relevant companies including the following:
I.- OUR SPONSORS:
1.- In´Tech Medical
Created in France in 2000, In´Tech Medical has built a solid reputation as a high quality designer and manufacturer of surgical instruments for the orthopedic industry. In’Tech Medical is an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of surgical instruments for the Orthopaedic market.
In’Tech Medical announced on May 2018, that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire world renowned instruments and silicone overmold company, Bradshaw Medical Inc. Based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Bradshaw Medical is an innovation-driven company that has built a first-class reputation with a relentless focus on customer service.With over 40 issued patents, Bradshaw’s engineering team has designed a broad portfolio of OEM instruments and provides the industry with highly-customizable silicone overmolded solutions.
2.- Rudischhauser Surgical Instruments and Implants Manufacturing
Your partner and OE-Manufacturer of superior instruments, implants and complete set configurations for spinal, orthopaedic and trauma injuries.Rudischhauser Surgical Instruments and Implant Manufacturing GmbH is developing and producing the highest quality with long term experience by using the latest technology since 1954.With our own design and development department we develop, optimize and employ state of the art manufacturing.
We work in close cooperation with our worldwide customers, in accordance with latest requirements of international markets.Our goods range from delicate micro instruments to complete assemblies with inhouse UDI laser marking to suit individual customer requirements.The Rudischhauser GmbH is certified according DIN EN ISO 13485 and FDA registered by FDA 21 CFR part 820 standard.https://rudischhauser.com
3.- FMI
FMI Instrumed, Schiedam, the Netherlands, has an important focus on Additive Manufacturing in the medical device industry. Currently, the company uses metal AM to produce devices such as spinal implants, titanium hip cups and knee implants.The company reports that, in addition toAM machines installed at its facility, it also has the equipment – such as CNC machinery – and skills for the complete metal AM process to be conducted in-house.FMI Instrumed is a subsidiary of mechanical systems, modules and components supplier FMI. www.fmi-international.com
The name Viktor Hegedüs has stood for extraordinary innovations and high-quality precision in the fields of medical technology and industrial applications for many years now.
In the field of surface refinement of titanium, Hegedüs with its anodising (dark and colour) and acid etching services as well as the Recolor technology is one of the largest service providers in Europe. The service and product portfolio is successfully complemented by the patented colour-coding system ART-tech® and a wide range of surface finishing services.3D printing with the material titanium, enables the production of innovative products.However, this form of production often leaves behind residues and thus contamination in the form of loose or semi-molten powder particles.These impurities are undesirable and must be removed in a process-safe manner to achieve a high-quality product.
For the removal of these residues, Hegedüs has developed a special refinement process – “Titanium acid etching”.
Furthermore, this process can be used to individually optimize the surface structure (surface roughness) and brightness of products.We will be happy to advise you on all aspects of surface finishing and cleaning of titanium products. https://www.hegedues.de/en/
5.- W+S Solutions
The company W+S Solutions is a family-owned business founded in 2006 in Tuttlingen, Germany. We are specialized in the manufacturing of silicone handles for surgical instruments as well as equipment like coupling systems, ratchets and torque limiters. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do.
We strive to meet every individual wish and preference.We are certified according to DIN EN ISO 13485 and also FDA-listed.https://wpluss-solutions.de
II.- Other Manufacturers: Please visit our Manufacturers Section:
- Advantage Manufacturing Technologies
- Arc Precision
- Arcam
- ARCH Medical and Aerospace
- Autocam Medical
- Avalign
- Axial Medical
- Banner Medical
- ECA Medical Instruments
- Elos Medtech Onyx
- FirstMed
- Gauthier Biomedical
- gSource
- Hammill Medical
- Intrepid Orthopedics
- JAKOUBEK
- JALEX Medical
- Kapstone Medical
- LAB Medical Manufacturing
- LISI MEDICAL
- Lowell
- Marle
- Medfix International
- Mediliant
- Metal Craft
- Norman Noble
- Oerlikon AM
- Oberg Medical
- Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
- Oxford Performance Materials
- Paragon Medical
- SIM Surgical
- Tecomet
- Tegra Medical
- TOMZ
- Triangle
- Troy Innovative Instruments
- Viant
- Zigg Design
- 3D Ortho LifeTech
Why Contract and Additive Manufacturing are Worldwide Trends?
Cost savings: Companies can achieve savings by contracting with a manufacturer that already has knowledge of the manufacturing process, has invested in the appropriate equipment and runs similar but non-competing products in its facility, to take advantage of economies of scale. Their location might also offer savings in energy costs, taxation benefits, overhead or raw material.In addition, cost savings can result for labor-intensive production processes by sourcing the product in a low-wage country. Some risk such as political or economic turmoil might exist, but provided you do your homework, the benefits can outweigh the risk.
More focus on core competencies: Contract manufacturing frees up people at the hiring firm to stay focused on their strengths or core competencies of selling and marketing. Having a product made in a factory setup or country that offers cost-savings and understanding how to enter a market that may otherwise be prohibitive might be outside the capability of many firms.
Easier market entry: You may have barriers to entry in China for goods coming from, but your product can be made there inexpensively and re-exported to all contiguous countries.
Distribution: Find out if the contract manufacturer can drop-ship your product directly to customers everywhere or even to a specified geographic area. Some may handle individual shipments to customers, while others only deliver a large lot to a central warehouse where the hiring firm takes care of shipments.
Additive Manufacturing: The introduction of additive manufacturing into the spinal industry has initiated a revolution enabling increased complexity of implant design and patient-specific solutions for previously unimaginable cases. Associated revenue opportunities in additive orthopedics heavily favor outsourced manufacturing and engineering services, as outsourced production of printed implants will remain common through both contract manufacturers for standard sized implants and direct-to-provider services for patient specific implants
What to Look for in a Contract Manufacturer?
- Good, clean, well-managed facility
- ISO-certified manufacturing quality standards
- Drop-ship capabilities to send the product directly to customers
- Ability to be flexible and respond to market fluctuations
- Keep up with production demand for product
- Synergies with the hiring company
- Highly reputable in the marketplace
- Financially sound
- Solves your specific production challenges