Development and manufacturing of spinal, trauma, and joint implants, as well as surgical robotics and imaging
Globus Medical, Inc.
Audubon, PA (US, Headquarters) · Limerick, PA (US, Manufacturing) · San Diego, CA (US) · Methuen, MA (US) · Memphis, TN (US) · Bremen (DE, Sales) · Milan (IT, Sales) · Tokyo (JP) · Singapore (SG) ·New on Amplifa
About Globus Medical
Globus Medical is a publicly traded American medical technology manufacturer based in Audubon, Pennsylvania, that develops, manufactures, and distributes musculoskeletal implants and instruments for spinal surgery, trauma, and joint reconstruction, as well as regenerative biologics. Manufacturing includes CNC machining, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), 3D printing of additively manufactured implant components, and prototype construction in our in-house Prototype Shop. Materials include titanium and PEEK; the Advanced Materials Science platform combines porous implant surfaces with the material properties of both materials. Additionally, the company offers surgical robotics, navigation, and intraoperative imaging (ExcelsiusGPS, Excelsius3D, ExcelsiusHub, ExcelsiusFlex). In our in-house Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center (MERC), biomechanical tests, histological analyses, micro-CT, and X-ray imaging are performed. The company employs approximately 5,000 people and includes subsidiaries such as Branch Medical (Limerick, PA) and Bone Bank Allografts (San Antonio, TX); in Germany, the company operates sales companies in Bremen.
- Site
- Audubon, PA
- Processes
- CNC Machining/Milling (Machinists: programming, setup and operation of machining tools), Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM wire production), 3D Printing Additive Manufacturing of Implant Components (SABLE Spacer with 3D printed endplates), Prototyping (on-site Prototype Shop, rapid design-prototype-test cycle), Biomechanical Testing, SEM Imaging / Micro-CT / Histology / Radiography (Testing and Research Facilities), Design and Manufacturing of Porous Implant Surfaces from PEEK and Titanium (Advanced Materials, Manufacturing of Implants and Instruments for Spinal, Trauma, and Joint Reconstruction
- Materials
- PEEK, Titanium, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), 3D Printing_additive, CNC Machining, Prototyping
- Certificates
- Biomechanical Testing (MERC), Micro-CT/SEM/Histology
- Founded
- 2003
- Employees
- 5000+
- Industries
- Medical Technology, Spinal Surgery, Traumatology, Joint Reconstruction, Regenerative Biologics, Surgical Robotics/Imaging
- 01
Product Development/Engineering (Prototyping)
- 02
CNC Machining and EDM
- 03
3D Printing of Additively Manufactured Implant Components
- 04
Manufacturing of Porous Implant Surfaces (PEEK, Titanium)
- 05
Assembly of Implants and Instruments
- 06
Biomechanical Testing and Micro-CT Analysis
- 07
Sales and Clinical Support
Materials and Processes
Titanium
Implants, instruments, and 3D-printed components with porous surface structures.
PEEK
Interbody spacers and implant components, combined with porous surfaces in the Advanced Materials Science concept.
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
Manufacturing process for high-precision machining of implant and instrument components.
3D Printing_additive
Additive manufacturing of implant endplates, e.g., for the SABLE Expandable Spacer.
CNC Machining
Programming, setup, and operation of machine tools in implant and instrument manufacturing.
Prototyping
In-house Prototype Shop for rapid design-prototype-test cycles in product development.
Locations
Audubon, PA
USGlobal Corporate Headquarters
Limerick, PA
USManufacturing (Branch Medical Subsidiary)
San Diego, CA
USWest Coast Experience Center
Bremen
DESales (Globus Medical Germany GmbH / NuVasive Germany GmbH)
San Antonio, TX
USBone Bank Allografts (Subsidiary)
Methuen, MA
USLocation
Memphis, TN
USLocation
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Machining/Milling (Machinists: programming, setup and operation of machining tools)Machining | – | – | – | – | Titanium, PEEK |
| Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM wire production)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D Printing Additive Manufacturing of Implant Components (SABLE Spacer with 3D printed endplates)Additive | – | – | – | – | Titanium |
| Prototyping (on-site Prototype Shop, rapid design-prototype-test cycle)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biomechanical TestingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| SEM Imaging / Micro-CT / Histology / Radiography (Testing and Research Facilities)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design and Manufacturing of Porous Implant Surfaces from PEEK and Titanium (Advanced MaterialsJoining | – | – | – | – | PEEK, Titanium |
| Manufacturing of Implants and Instruments for Spinal, Trauma, and Joint ReconstructionAssembly | – | – | – | – | PEEK, Titanium |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Testing
In our Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center (MERC), facilities are available for biomechanical testing, histology, histomorphometry, radiography, SEM imaging, micro-CT, and in-vivo models. Product development follows a rapid design-prototype-test cycle with in-house manufacturing and testing infrastructure.
| Evidence | Audubon, PA |
|---|---|
| Biomechanical Testing (MERC) | |
| Micro-CT/SEM/Histology |
Company History
- 2003
Company founded by David C. Paul
- 2007
Comparison with Synthes over allegedly stolen trade secrets, payment of USD 13.5 million
- 2013
Payment of USD 16 million in patent dispute with Synthes
- 2014
Acquisition of Excelsius Surgical and Transplant Technologies of Texas (TTOT)
- 2015
Acquisition of Branch Medical Group
- 2016
Acquisition of Alphatec Holdings (USD 80 million)
- 2017
David C. Paul transitions from CEO to Executive Chairman
- 2018
Acquisition of Nemaris (Surgimap)
- 2019
Acquisition of StelKast; Keith Pfeil joins as CFO
- 2022
Launch of Excelsius3D, the first 3-in-1 intraoperative imaging system
- 2023
Acquisition of NuVasive in an All-Stock Deal valued at approx. USD 3.1 billion
- 2024
Launch of the ExcelsiusHub Navigation System
- 2025
Keith Pfeil becomes President & CEO