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In the news release, CoorsTek Acquires ANCeram GmbH & Co. KG Technical Ceramics, issued 01-May-2012 by CoorsTek over PR Newswire, the Source should read "CoorsTek" rather than "CoorsTek Armor Solutions" as incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. The complete, corrected release follows: CoorsTek Acquires ANCeram GmbH & Co. KG Technical Ceramics Purchase to broaden EU presence and ceramic manufacturing capabilities including aluminum nitride components, brazing & metallizing,...
GOLDEN, Colo., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CoorsTek, the world's largest technical ceramics manufacturer, today officially announced the purchase of ANCeram GmbH & Co. KG of Bindlach, Germany. Known primarily for its extended range of specialty aluminum nitrides, ANCeram manufactures ceramic substrates, insulators, and structural components for the aerospace, laser, railway, marine, and automotive industries. Established in 1988, the early focus for ANCeram centered on creating...
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Amedica Corporation, a spinal and reconstructive implant manufacturer focused on its medical grade silicon nitride ceramic material, today announced the completion of its $30 million Senior Secured Subordinated Convertible Notes financing. This financing, which began in 2011, has now been fully funded with the receipt of the final $5,000,000 investment. The proceeds from this financing will be used for further development and...
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Amedica Corporation, a spinal and reconstructive implant and instrument manufacturer focused on unique silicon nitride (Si3N4) ceramic technologies, announced today the launch of an extension of its Valeo product line. The Valeo VBR will utilize the unique material characteristics of silicon nitride, which may increase fusion potential in corpectomy procedures. Along with the existing Valeo line, these new geometries will allow for a...
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Amedica Corporation, a spinal and reconstructive implant manufacturer focused on its proprietary silicon nitride ceramic material platforms, today announced a new leadership appointment designed to drive the company's ambitious growth initiatives in the United States and abroad. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120208/LA50092LOGO) Eric Olson, President of Amedica Spine, has been named as the company's President and Chief...
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced that it will now sell and support the silicon nitride bearing ball blanks and engine components manufactured by Toshiba Materials Co. Ltd. These products, formerly represented by Enceratec, a joint venture of Cummins, Inc. and Toshiba Materials Co., Ltd., will...
SALT LAKE CITY, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Amedica/US Spine, a spinal and reconstructive implant and instrument manufacturer focused on unique silicon nitride (SiN) ceramic technologies, recently submitted a design dossier to the British Standards Institution (BSI), requesting permission to distribute its innovative total hip ceramic femoral head technology in Europe. The dossier review process is anticipated to take approximately two months. Upon approval, Amedica will market its unique...
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Amedica/US Spine, a spine and reconstructive implant and instrument manufacturer focused on unique silicon nitride (SiN) technologies, implanted its first silicon nitride total hip implant this week in the international marketplace. A patient at the George Provincial Hospital in Western Cape South Africa received the implant that uses an Infinia silicon nitride ceramic femoral head as part of the total implant. In 2010 Amedica/US Spine partnered...
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthopedics This Week, a leading industry publication, has honored Amedica®/US Spine® with two Crystal Awards for Best New Technology for Spine Care in 2010. Amedica/US Spine, a spinal and orthopaedic implant and instrument manufacturer focused on unique silicon nitride (SiN) ceramic technologies, received recognition in the Best New Technology in Biomaterials category for its Valeo® AL Lumbar Spacer and Best New Technology in Cervical Care...
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Amedica Corporation (AC), a spinal and orthopaedic implant and instrument company focused on unique silicon nitride (SiN) ceramic technologies, announced today that it has acquired US Spine, a privately held, well-known medical device company focused on the development and commercialization of advanced spinal implant systems. Development efforts at Boca Raton-based US Spine have produced several unique technologies that are in the market,...
