28 Apr

Posted at 15:40h in Insights

Orthopedic device innovation has always been driven by a simple mandate: improve performance while enhancing patient outcomes. But as devices become more complex—and expectations for biomechanical performance continue to rise—traditional materials are beginning to show their limits. That’s where biomedical textiles are stepping in. Once viewed primarily as secondary components, engineered textiles...

19 Jun

Posted at 07:09h in Insights

Structural heart innovations, such as TAVR, TMVR, and TTVR, have driven significant advancements in the treatment of valve disease. As progress and innovation continue, we thought it was a good time to look at the textiles that are anchoring some of these exciting new technologies and treatments. Textiles at the Heart...

29 Apr

Posted at 12:18h in Insights

Cortland Biomedical’s Engineering Director explains why heat and cold stretching can be important post-processing capabilities that benefit medical device OEMs.  What are heat and cold stretching techniques used for? These techniques are designed to use during post-processing to improve the mechanical properties of textiles used in medical devices by eliminating constructional...

18 Oct

Posted at 11:12h in Insights

Biomedical textiles are creating new opportunities for less invasive procedures, offering tailored solutions across a spectrum of applications, from cardiovascular surgeries to knee and spine repair. Cortland Biomedical's Michelle Lishner, sales engineer II, shares her expertise on the intricate world of biomedical textiles, exploring the critical importance of material selection,...

13 Jun

Posted at 15:22h in Insights

At Cortland Biomedical, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and services; it's embedded in the promises we make to each and every customer and partner. Our promise is to Engage, Improve, Grow, and Deliver. These four pillars serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding our interactions,...

03 Jan

Posted at 11:39h in Insights

Cortland Biomedical Engineering Manager José Nuñez discusses how the capabilities of the biomedical textile industry have evolved during his 30+ years in the field. Can you tell us about your background? I joined Cortland Biomedical this year, bringing over 40 years of textile engineering experience, including pivotal roles with industry giants...

21 Nov

Posted at 11:50h in Insights

At Cortland Biomedical, we pride ourselves on being a true partner to our medical device OEM customers. This means collaborating early in the product conception and design process to thoroughly understand product needs, objectives, and challenges. By doing this, we provide expert guidance on the biomedical textile materials and configurations...