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Surface Finishes on Bacterial Resistance in Surgical Fasteners

The Impact of Surface Finishes on Bacterial Resistance in Surgical Fasteners 

IQnection November 10, 2025

When manufacturing medical devices, each micron of surface detail counts. For medical device OEMs and engineers, it is important to know how surface finishes affect bacterial resistance. This is essential for surgical fasteners, and applications where surgical screws, plates, and orthopedic screws hold the body together following reconstruction.  

The process by which these components are manufactured, polished, and sterilized determines their bacterial resistance efficiency. 

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An X-ray of two legs reveals medical implants in the lower calf, highlighting how titanium in medical implants plays a crucial role in surgical procedures.

The Power of Titanium in Medical Implants

IQnection October 21, 2024

A 2022 market report projects that by 2030, the global market value for titanium will be used in medical implants will reach $754.73 million. This market size was valued at around $518.68 million in 2022 with increased demand for state-of-the-art medical solutions driving the growth. Government health agencies have been focusing on mandating the use of more reliable and durable materials for implants.

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A graph showing an upward trend, possibly in critical application manufacturing industry

A 2024 Take on Critical Application Manufacturing

IQnection April 22, 2024

The expansion of the automotive industry, infrastructural developments, and the growing need for lightweight and high-performance fastening solutions take the forefront of the precision fasteners market. B&G is a pioneer in the industry of critical manufacturing where precision and efficiency are the highest priorities. As the leading fastener provider, B&G brings innovation and quality to the competitive marketplace in the fastener industry.  

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