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IL-46: Analysis packages for product registration of ceramic bone substitutes and coatings

19.03.2025 4 min read

In Europe, the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) imposes rules for market access. In Annex II section 6.1, the framework requires physical and chemical …

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RMS Master Award 2025 for the Best Master's Thesis in BME

13.03.2025 1 min read

It was our great pleasure to present the award for the best master's thesis, sponsored by the RMS Foundation, to Mr. Julian Piller for achieving the h …

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RMS is represented at Orthomanufacture 2025

10.03.2025 0 min read

Visit the RMS Foundation on April 15–16, 2025, at Orthomanufacture in Basel! Look forward to our exciting presentation Titanium for additive Manufactu …

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Podcast Features Study on Polyethylene Wear in Hip Arthroplasty

30.01.2025 1 min read

The Journal of Bone & Joint Research used AI tools to produce an audio version discussing the study's findings. If you're interested in how irradi …

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IL-45: Testing the cutting properties of milling tools

17.11.2024 2 min read

Using the experience gained from many different wear tests on drills (see Newsletter 33), we have developed a test rig for analysing the cutting prope …

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IL-44: Dynamic testing - small loads and optical deformation tracking

16.11.2024 2 min read

An outstanding feature of our new electrodynamic testing machines (Figure 1) is their ability to perform fatigue tests with impressive precision from …

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IL-43: PMI analysis of metallic and non-metallic materials

15.11.2024 1 min read

Optical spark emission spectrometer (OES) OES provides a rapid chemical analysis of metallic materials, including the elements C, S, N and O. It allow …

IL-42: Monoclinic Phase Content in Y-Stabilized Zirconia (ISO 13356)

14.11.2024 2 min read

A brief history of zirconia When Garvie et al. [1] published an article entitled “Ceramic Steel?” in Nature in 1975, interest in zirconia (ZrO2) for a …

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IL-41: Leachables/Extractables: Trace analysis of organic and inorganic compounds

13.11.2024 2 min read

Extraction of additives or contaminations A leachables/extractables (L&E) study begins with the extraction of additives or contaminations from the …

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IL-40: Testing of packaging

12.11.2024 3 min read

RMS Foundation offers the following tests and examinations Visual inspection (ASTM F1886/F1886M): The seals are visually inspected for their uniformit …