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WINONA LAKE - KEDCO, OrthoWorx and Priority Medical have announced Made Here 2026, a premier orthopedic manufacturing showcase designed to bring together manufacturers, key stakeholders and industry thought leaders from across the globe for an evening of networking, innovation and supplier discovery.
The event will take place Dec. 9 from 3 to 3 p.m. at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center in Winona Lake.
Made Here 2026 builds on the success of last year’s inaugural event by expanding its focus beyond Kosciusko County to highlight the broader Midwest orthopedic manufacturing ecosystem. The Made Here team will highlight 12 contract manufacturers for this year’s showcase, demonstrating why this region continues to set the standard for orthopedic innovation, production excellence and scale while reinforcing Warsaw’s reputation as The Orthopedic Capital of the World, according to a provided news release.
"Made Here is more than a manufacturing showcase. It is an opportunity to connect the country's leading OEMs with the companies, talent and capabilities that continue to drive orthopedic innovation forward," said the Made Here executive team. "Whether attendees are seeking a strategic supplier, a technical partner or insight into the future of orthopedic manufacturing, Made Here creates meaningful opportunities for collaboration and growth."
This year's showcase will feature a special technical focus on Advanced Axis Milling, highlighting how multi-axis precision machining enables increasingly complex geometries, tighter tolerances, improved throughput and next-generation orthopedic solutions. Attendees will gain firsthand insight into the technologies and manufacturing processes shaping the future of orthopedic implants, instrumentation and enabling technologies.
The evening will provide targeted networking opportunities with contract manufacturers, a panel discussion featuring industry leaders and a renowned orthopedic surgeon, and a unique presentation from the featured contract manufacturers, showcasing their capabilities, the release states.
"We expect this event to further strengthen relationships throughout the orthopedic industry while providing valuable sourcing and qualification opportunities for OEMs seeking trusted manufacturing partners," said the executive team.
The 2026 Made Here showcase will feature 12 leading orthopedic manufacturing organizations representing the depth and diversity of the region's supply chain ecosystem: ARCH Medical Solutions, Avalign Technolgoies, GCG, Instrumental Machine & Development, Jatex, Micropulse, P2Precision, Precision Medical Technologies, Qualitex, Rayco Steel Process, Tecomet and TriPoint Surgical. Together, these companies represent a wide range of advanced manufacturing capabilities, technologies, and expertise that continue to make the Midwest a global leader in orthopedic innovation and production, according to the release.
To learn more and get involved, visit madehere.events.
