The Journey into Orthopedic Manufacturing with Travis Christman
Description
In this episode of Rapid Fire Manufacturing, David Turner sits down with Travis Christman, a United States Army veteran who built a remarkable career in the orthopedic manufacturing world.
Travis shares how he went from growing up on a small farm to studying secondary education, to serving as an infantryman, to stepping into his first manufacturing role at Sony D A D C working on high speed holographic printers. That path eventually led him into orthopedic manufacturing, where he has spent the last fifteen years across multiple companies including Zimmer Biomet.
Together, David and Travis explore:
• The reality of working inside one of the most regulated manufacturing environments
• Why relationships are the most powerful advantage in med device
• How Indiana became one of the most important orthopedic ecosystems in the world
• The story of a custom printed prosthetic that allowed a young girl to play the violin again
• The mission of Priority Medical and how they support research and development, operations, quality, and product development
• What to expect at the Made Here Manufacturing Showcase on December 18
• Travis guiding advice for anyone entering manufacturing today
From leadership to culture to product development to meaningful patient impact, this conversation shows why orthopedic manufacturing is one of the most inspiring corners of the industry.
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