Answering the Calls: 30 Years of Himed History
As President of Himed, Ed Garofalo oversees a business that’s now a leading global provider of cutting-edge biomaterials and surface treatments for the dental and orthopedic industries. Yet thirty years ago, if you went looking for Ed, you’d find him working with metal coatings for engine turbines at a family-owned business in New York called Hitemco.
Of course, engine turbine parts and a hip implant don’t have much in common on paper, but it’s safe to say that the finish on both had better be unquestionably precise before they’re put to use.
Hipper than Ever: Advancing Technologies Make Hip Replacements Viable for a Younger Population
When you picture a typical hip replacement candidate, you likely think of someone aged 60 or 70, not 40 or 50. Up until recently, that assessment was in line with reality. The main reason older adults have been more likely to receive a hip replacement is fairly obvious: as people age, their joints are more likely to degenerate to the point where surgery is required.
A Basic Guide to Key Benefits of Hydroxyapatite Coatings for Orthopedic and Dental Implants
It is not uncommon to encounter the term hydroxyapatite (or its abbreviations, HA or HAp) when reviewing information about dental or orthopedic implants. This short primer offers a basic overview of why HA coatings have become a much sought after surface treatment by medical device manufacturers seeking to optimize their implant designs.
White Paper on Finishing 3D Printed Titanium Implants
While 3D printing has transformed the rapid production of intricate implantable devices, post-process finishing is often a necessity for critical improvements to the aesthetic appearance and overall functionality. MATRIX MCD® Apatitic Abrasive micro-blasting presents an efficient and highly effective option!
This whitepaper, published by ORTHOWORLD® in the latest BONEZONE/OMTEC eNewsletter, reviews multiple case studies to demonstrate these advantages.
Five Benefits You Need to Know About Himed’s MATRIX Color™ Anodizing!
Himed’s MATRIX Color™ is a fully automated color anodizing process which provides a complete range of colors for titanium implants and related components. This electrolytic finish results in a vibrant, aesthetically unique surface.