Knee and hip replacement joints. Spinal implants. Bioconductors and medical-grade wires. Medical device companies in our region — including DePuy Synthes, Zimmer Biomet, and Medtronic — generate $17 billion in revenue, accounting for one-third of the worldwide orthopedic market.
Our region is known as the Orthopedic Capital of the World, putting a full range of services in proximity including product design, prototyping, bench testing, clinical testing, manufacturing, packaging, sales support, sterilization, regulatory compliance, and third-party logistics.
Many of our employers work together to proactively develop strategies around marketing and talent development via OrthoWorx, a regionally-based nonprofit.
AcceLINX is a musculoskeletal health business accelerator providing support to inventors and entrepreneurs.
Purdue University Fort Wayne Wireless Technology Laboratory
Affiliated with one of the top engineering schools in the nation, the Wireless Technology Laboratory faculty offer expertise in design and measurement of advanced microwave devices and systems using some of the most advanced equipment available. Contract conceptual design, manufacturing prototype and transfer manufacturing services available for commercial applications.