It’s interesting how engineering job titles can offer a glimpse into how a company approaches innovation. I’ve spoken with many engineers, and just by hearing their title, I can almost always guess the size of the organization they work for—every single time.
Big Orthopedic Companies: Innovation by Acquisition
In large orthopedic companies, innovation doesn’t typically come from within. Instead, their strategy is centered around acquisitions. Take Stryker, for example. They recently acquired OrthoSensor, a company that develops surgical procedure sensors. Now, Stryker could have developed thes...
