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Woman returns to ‘active, pain-free living’ after robotic surgery

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One patient’s journey to knee replacement: New Jersey woman returns to active, pain-free living after knee surgery with active robot technology by Think Surgical Available at Hackensack University Medical Center

Think Surgical, an innovator in the field of orthopedic active robot surgery, commemorates National Arthritis Awareness Month, which is recognized throughout the month of May.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States, affecting about one in four adults or more than 54 million men and women.

People like Eugenia Dziopa, who has always been an avid walker, enjoying daily strolls around her neighborhood in northern New Jersey. Two years ago, she began experiencing pain in her left knee from degenerative arthritis. [Read more…] about Woman returns to ‘active, pain-free living’ after robotic surgery

Indian hospital launches ‘world’s first’ fully active robotic knee replacement system

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Sakra World Hospital, one of the leading healthcare providers in Bengaluru and India’s first FDI (foreign direct investment) hospital, now boasts of the country’s first, one of a kind healthcare breakthrough – advanced robotic knee replacement technology that is set to empower the orthopaedic surgeons to plan the knee replacement days before they enter the operation theatre to actually conduct the procedure.

The “Cuvis Joint” is claimed to be “the world’s first fully active robotic knee replacement system” which is now making knee replacement surgeries “more accurate, transparent and hassle-free” in Sakra World Hospital and comes as a “bliss” for those suffering from severe arthritis, says Sakra.

Manufactured by Curexo, a South Korean firm and marketed and sold by Meril Healthcare in India and known for its unique and autonomous nature of functioning, Cuvis Joint was launched by BS Yediyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka and Dr Shivaraj Kumar, popular Kannada film actor. [Read more…] about Indian hospital launches ‘world’s first’ fully active robotic knee replacement system

Think Surgical receives FDA clearance for new robot

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Think Surgical has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its second-generation “active robot”.

Think Surgical is an innovator in the field of orthopedic active robot surgery, and says the FDA has cleared the its robotic system called TSolution One Total Knee Application.

The system features an active robot for total knee replacement, providing fully automated bone preparation, and gives surgeons a choice of implant options. [Read more…] about Think Surgical receives FDA clearance for new robot

What You Should Know About Printer Ink Cartridges

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For many people printer ink isn’t something they spend a lot of time thinking about. People tend to purchase ink in the same brand as their printer and don’t consider whether there are any other options out there.

In fact, there are many things to think about when it comes to printer ink, and some of them can save you quite a lot of money! [Read more…] about What You Should Know About Printer Ink Cartridges

Maintenance Tips​ for Komatsu Undercarriage

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Every vehicle operator would prefer an undercarriage to last forever, but it is impossible.

Wear may not be prevented.

However, with a reasonable approach to maintenance, your costs will be minimized. Here are a few tips to help prolong the lifespan of your auto parts.

Sooner or later, your undercarriage will need to be replaced. For such cases, the Komatsu parts catalog on epcatalogs.com is helpful. Bear in mind that replacement can be costly. [Read more…] about Maintenance Tips​ for Komatsu Undercarriage

Nissan teaches robots to make replacement parts for old cars

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Breakthrough could mean parts for discontinued models become more widely available for customers

Nissan has developed a new way to use robots to make car parts out of sheet steel, a breakthrough that could make replacement parts for discontinued models more widely available for customers.

Nissan hopes to commercialize the proprietary technique, known as dual-sided dieless forming. The technique involves two synchronized robots working from opposite sides of a steel sheet, using diamond-coated tools to gradually shape the steel.

Thanks to its flexible production, short lead times and minimal upfront costs, the new technique could make it commercially viable to produce and sell a wide variety of after-service and replacement parts in small volumes for cars that Nissan no longer makes. [Read more…] about Nissan teaches robots to make replacement parts for old cars

NextGenAM 3D printing pilot successfully completed

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The “NextGenAM” project, what began as a vision in May 2017, has now reached a successful conclusion.

The aim was to develop a digitalised next-generation manufacturing line to produce aluminium components for the automotive and aerospace sectors significantly more cost-effectively than is currently possible.

The successful outcome was that, in terms of the overall production process, manufacturing costs could be reduced by up to 50 percent compared with existing 3D printing systems.

[Read more…] about NextGenAM 3D printing pilot successfully completed

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