Smith & Nephew PLC designs, manufactures and markets orthopedic devices, sports medicine and ENT technologies, and wound-care solutions. Slightly more than 40% of the U.K.-based firm's revenue comes from orthopedic products, and another 30% is a sports medicine and ENT. The remaining 27% of revenue is from the advanced wound therapy segment. Roughly half of Smith & Nephew's total revenue comes from the United States, just over 30% is from other developed markets, and emerging markets account for the remainder.

Microport Orthopedics Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of MicroPort Scientific Corp., is a Dutch company. The firm manufactures surgical devices.\nThe company says this about itself: MicroPort Orthopedics leverages extensive experience in orthopedics and excellent clinical results to improve patient outcomes and drive provider satisfaction across the globe. The mission of MicroPort Orthopedics is to become the trusted partner of healthcare professionals who share a belief that hip and knee replacements of the past are not good enough for the patient today. In partnership with surgeons, MicroPort helps patients get back on their feet quickly.

OrthoSensor is an early-stage medical device company focused on developing and integrating advanced sensor technology in the Orthopedic field. The company is building a portfolio of intelligent, accurate, low-cost, and easy to use products that will extend from the operating room into the lifecycle of the implanted orthopedic device. Its intelligent orthopedic devices utilize advanced proprietary sensor and communications technologies, coupled with the company’s innovative software products, to facilitate evidence-based decisions in orthopedic surgery – with the goal of improving patient outcomes and potentially reducing the cost of treating musculoskeletal disease. It was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Dania, Florida.

Howmedica Osteonics Corp., a subsidiary of Stryker Corp., is a company headquartered in Mahwah, NJ. The firm manufactures and supplies orthopaedic devices.

Werth Messtechnik GmbH is a German private company located in Giessen, with operations in the United States, that manufactures coordinate measuring machines, sensors and equipment. Ralf Christoph is currently the CEO of the firm.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc., a subsidiary of Stryker Corp., is a company headquartered in Arlington, TN. The firm manufactures orthopedic, prosthetic, and surgical appliances and supplies.

DePuy Ireland Unlimited Co., part of Johnson & Johnson, is a company headquartered in County Cork, Ireland. The firm develops and markets diagnostic and therapeutic products.

Seiko Instruments, Inc. manufactures electronic components and communications equipment. Its products include thermal printers, plotters, factory automation robotics, grinding technology systems, and LCD components for mobile phones, optical fiber connectors, and ion beam systems used in precision fabrication. It has offices in Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Belgium, France, Sweden, and the US. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Chiba-shi, Japan.

Biomet Manufacturing LLC manufactures and markets surgical and non-surgical products. The firm operates in one reportable business segment musculoskeletal products, which includes the design, manufacture and marketing of products in five product categories large joint reconstructive, sports, extremities, trauma spine and bone Healing, and dental products. The company is headquartered in Warsaw, IN.

Safran Landing Systems (formerly Messier-Bugatti-Dowty) is a French company involved in the design, development, manufacture and customer support of all types of aircraft landing gear, wheels and brakes and a wholly owned subsidiary of Safran SA. It is the world's largest manufacturer of aircraft landing gear.

Thompson CSF, part of Cornhill Corp. LLP, is a company headquartered in Paris, France, specializing in heating equipment, except electric and warm air furnaces. Marconi Corp. Plc acquired Thompson CSF on March 01, 1997.

Dongguan Changzi Industrial Co., Ltd., established on 2013-12-31, Business scope includes research and development,production and marketing:optical products,electrical appliance,electronic product,lamps,mold,mechanical product,hardware products,air purification equipment,Communication equipment and related accessories;Real estate development and sales;Interior Decoration Design and Construction Engineering;Computer software and hardware development and sales,network system,Communication system research and development,Installation and related technical consulting services;Security monitoring product design,Sales,Install,maintain;Production and sales of crystalline silicon solar cells and modules,Photovoltaic system engineering,Research and development of photovoltaic products,Production,Sales;Diet Management Services,Tourist information consultation service;Import and export,Technology Import and Export.

Thales is a global technology leader in the Aerospace, Transportation and Defence & Security markets. In 2013, the company generated revenues of EUR14.2 billion with 65,000 employees in 56 countries. With its 25,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design, develop and deploy equipment, systems and services that meet the most complex security requirements. Thales has an exceptional international footprint, with operations around the world working with customers and local partners.

Synthesis BV engages in the design and production of synthetic water level regulation products. It offers penstocks, pipeline valves, accessories, channel slide gates, fish migration, float units, overflow pits, pivoted weirs, pipes, dirt grates, butterfly valve, and check valves. The company is headquartered in Emmeloord, the Netherlands.

Aesculap AG engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of precision, medical, as well as medical technology instruments. It also offers medical apparatus, prostheses, implants, suture materials, laboratory and hospital supplies, as well as equipment for the manufacture of medical and medical technology devices. The company was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Tuttlingen, Germany.

Zimmer, Inc. provides joint replacement solutions. The firm products include trauma and dental implants and orthopaedic surgical products. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Warsaw, IN.