Insights Archives - Cortland Biomedical

03 Apr Q&A with Cortland Biomedical Fabricators: Insights from Linda O’Neill and Jeff Mack

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At Cortland Biomedical, our fabricators play a crucial role in transforming raw materials into innovative biomedical textiles. We spoke with two of our experienced team members, Linda O’Neill and Jeff Mack, to learn more about their journeys, daily work, and what makes Cortland Biomedical a great place to build a...

18 Oct Navigating Biomedical Textiles: Innovation and Customization

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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 The Cortland Biomedical Promise: Engage, Improve, Grow, and Deliver

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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 Engineer Spotlight: Cortland Biomedical’s José Nuñez Discusses Innovative Advancements in Biomedical Textile Development

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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...

04 Dec Our Commitment to Our Employees: Empowering Success One Person at a Time

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At Cortland Biomedical, we firmly believe that our employees are the backbone of our success. As a leading biomedical textile company serving the top medical device OEMs in the world, and in turn patients around the world, we understand the pivotal role our talented workforce plays in driving innovation, advancing...

21 Nov Frequently Asked Questions for Biomedical Textile Design and Development

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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...

19 May Engineer Spotlight: Cortland Biomedical’s Julia Wright Discusses Warp Knitting

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Cortland Biomedical Textile Process Engineer Julia Wright Discusses Processes and Advantages of Warp Knitting Q: What are the key advantages of warp knitting over other textile production methods for biomedical textiles? A: There are significant advantages of warp knitting over other textile production methods for biomedical textiles. For fabrics that require high...

16 Mar Engineer Spotlight: Cortland Biomedical’s Ed Tierney Discusses Our Weaving Capabilities

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Cortland Biomedical Sr. Process Engineer Ed Tierney Discusses Weaving Processes and Advantages of Woven Textiles Can you walk us through the weaving process? Weaving has been around since before the Egyptians, and still uses the same principles today. In very simple terms, weaving is lifting the long length (warp) ends...

14 Feb Engineer Spotlight: Cortland Biomedical’s Michelle Lishner Discusses Low-Density Braiding Capabilities

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Cortland Biomedical Lead Development Engineer Michelle Lishner Discusses Why Low-Density Braiding is Well-Suited for Delivery System Components and Custom Sutures for Soft Tissue Assemblies Can you walk us through the low-density braiding process in your own words? The low-density braiding process can be broken down into four main steps: yarn preparation, winding,...

13 Jan Cortland Biomedical Unveils Updated Mission Statement for 2023

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As we kick off 2023, the management team at Cortland Biomedical is pleased to announce our commitment to our new mission statement: "Our mission is to collaborate to solve complex biomedical textile challenges with agility, credibility, and curiosity." We are constantly inspired by the innovative work being done by our team to...