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

Posted at 15:09h in Insights

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...

25 Apr Kenneth DeGraff Promoted to Director of Operations at Cortland Biomedical

Posted at 10:00h in Press Releases

Cortland, NY, April 25, 2023 - Cortland Biomedical, a full-service medical textiles product development partner that provides access to a full-spectrum of global engineering, design and manufacturing capabilities, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kenneth (Ken) DeGraff to the position of director of operations. Ken most recently held the...

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

Posted at 11:57h in Insights

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

Posted at 15:33h in Insights

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

Posted at 15:02h in Insights

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...

21 Dec Cortland Biomedical Hosts 2nd Annual Giving Tree and Volunteering Initiative to Benefit Cortland Loaves and Fishes

Posted at 15:01h in Insights

Cortland Biomedical is a proud partner of several community programs, including Cortland Loaves and Fishes. As a community program, Loaves and Fishes has been providing hospitality and meals for almost 40 years. The program depends on donations and support from fundraising. Each year they collect the names and ages of...

16 Nov Braiding technology options for innovative biomedical textile structures

Posted at 12:53h in Coverage

In November's 2022 MD&O Medical Device Handbook issue, Cortland Biomedical engineers Madeline Moncla, Michelle Lishner, and Zachary Robbins recently shared their insights in Medical Design & Outsourcing on how making informed choices between high-density, low-density and 3D braiding offers greater design flexibility for implantable textile components that are fit-for-purpose. Read the article here....

25 Oct Cortland Biomedical Announces Capabilities for Creating Textile Structures Incorporating Radiopaque Fibers

Posted at 09:40h in Press Releases

Cortland Biomedical now has capabilities for processing radiopaque fibers. By incorporating these fibers into biomedical textiles, the improved visibility under fluoroscopy and x-rays will allow surgeons to optimally position the device or implant. ...

18 Oct Cortland Biomedical Celebrates Major Milestones

Posted at 12:35h in Insights

Cortland Biomedical recently held an off-campus celebration of several new product launches This fall’s launch party focused on the successful commercialization of various products across multiple clinical applications. Despite the rain and wind, all Cortland Biomedical staff took a break from the facility to dine together at Walden Oaks Country Club....

21 Sep Engineer Spotlight: Cortland Biomedical’s Zachary Robbins Discusses Our 3D and Branch Braiding Capabilities

Posted at 12:57h in Insights

Cortland Biomedical Textile Process Engineer Zachary Robbins Discusses How Our Variation Braiding Capability Enables Greater Flexibility and Creativity in Textile Product Design Can you walk us through the 3D and branch braiding process? Like normal braiding, 3D and branch braiding using a variation braider involves bobbins on a carrier going around...