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Light Processing: Lasers Offer Advantages to Orthopedic Technology Manufacturers Lasers have been used for machining and other orthopedic applications for some time, but new capabilities now enable even greater benefits. Adam Hebert, Manufacturing Engineer at our facility in Bridgeport, Michigan talks about some of the challenges of laser machining and some of the new technologies to make this process a little... Read More

Orthopedic Coatings Play Pivotal Role in Implant Success Our CEO discusses the vital role orthopedic coatings play in the success of procedures.He talks about the new developments in process, some of the challenges and the how rewarding it is to work in the orthopedic industry. Read the article published by BoneZone: Orthopedic Coatings Play Pivotal Role in Implant Success - BONEZONE... Read More

Orthopedic Implant Coatings: Current State and a Look into the Future Coatings applied onto surfaces of implants have been a mainstay of the medical device industry for a few decades. Coatings serve a number of functions, ranging from enhanced tissue integration with the host, to improved bearing wear performance, and local delivery of therapeutic agents. Orchid remains at the forefront of delivering clinically... Read More

Nordic Capital Acquires Orchid Orthopedic Solutions

Holt, MI – Nordic Capital Fund IX (“Nordic Capital”) announced today that it has agreed to acquire a majority holding in Orchid Orthopedic Solutions (“Orchid”), from Altor Fund III (“Altor”) who will retain a significant minority holding in the company.

New Board Members Announced Holt, MI - Orchid Orthopedic Solutions (Orchid) announced that it has completed the appointment of members of the Board of Directors. Gary Fischetti, former Company Group Chairman Medical Devices – North America at Johnson and Johnson (J&J), has been named as Orchid’s Chairman. Lonny Carpenter, former Group President... Read More

Coating Technologies Review: How Orthopedic Implants Get Coated

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions focuses on both bone on-growth and bone in-growth coatings with expertise in spherical, asymmetric, hydroxyapatite, plasma spray and titanium on PEEK (polyethertherketone). This article provides some background on the technologies and discusses the benefits and limitations for each process.