SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surgical implant maker Xenco Medical has announced the nationwide launch of the first injection-molded titanium foam spinal implants pre-attached to disposable, composite ...

Producing high-performance titanium alloy parts -- whether for spacecraft, submarines or medical devices -- has long been a slow, resource-intensive process. Even with advanced metal 3D-printing ...

Beta(β)-type titanium (Ti) alloys are renowned for their strength, formability and resistance to harsh environments. This, along with their excellent biocompatibility, has made them adequately suited ...

What are the properties worth considering when selecting a particular metal alloy for a medical device? The short answer: any decision made on the mechanical, chemical and physical properties of metal ...

Tribology is the science of wear, friction and lubrication which has been utilized in biomedical applications. Medical grade metals and alloys can provide internal support in the body and are employed ...

The discussion regarding the manufacturing applications of titanium has been dominated by Grade 5, 6-4 titanium for decades. This has largely been because of the extensive use of this alloy in ...