Medical Engineering and Design manufactures artificial body parts that are used by clinicians, medical educators and medical device companies worldwide to train medical personnel in a huge array of medical procedures. The company has contributed significant advances to the field of medical simulation by focusing on intricate design, extraordinary anatomical realism, and constant innovation. It was, for example, the first of its kind to create a full, clear one-piece spine structure. Its soft tissue trainers have virtually replaced the use of human cadavers and live animals for surgical education. Its replaceable tissues respond to ultrasound imaging and are being used to train for needle guidance. The company also makes custom products, including a variety of hard and soft tissue simulators, bone models, and display solutions. In addition to clever and intricate design work, the company's products feature hand sculpting, non-toxic chemicals, and the capacity for embedding indentifying information into parts, making it easy for customers to display their names at trade shows and similar settings.Medical Engineering and Design currently has the ability to produce 2,000 different types of products at a rapid clip. Its reputation for the highest standards of ethics, responsiveness and quality has enabled it to grow into a global business. China has become a large importer of Medical Engineering and Design products; other large customers include Zimmer Inc., Integra, Synthes, Zimmer Dental, Wright Medical, Stryker, Medtronic, and over 200 other customers worldwide.