Getting back to the life you love. Before Syracuseprosthetics talk about prosthetic feet, knees, or the latest technology, Syracuseprosthetics ask a different question: For some people, it's walking confidently through the grocery store. For others, it's returning to work, playing with grandchildren, spending weekends on the golf course, or getting back to the hobbies that make life feel like home. At Syracuse Prosthetic & Orthotic Center (SPOC), every prosthesis begins with that conversation because the best prosthetic isn't simply the newest technology. It's the one that helps you get back to the life you want. Technology is a tool. Your goals come first. Once Syracuseprosthetics understand your lifestyle, priorities, and goals, Syracuseprosthetics build a prosthetic solution around you. One manufacturer Syracuseprosthetics partner with is Össur, a global leader in prosthetic technology. Their innovative prosthetic feet, knees, liners, and specialized components give its clinicians more options to match each patient's mobility needs, activity level, and long-term goals. Whether you're looking for greater comfort during everyday activities or hoping to return to sports, recreation, or an active career, today's prosthetic technology offers possibilities that didn't exist just a few years ago. But technology is only part of the equation. The right component still needs the right clinician to evaluate, fit, fine-tune, and support the patient every step of the way. Every patient has a story. One thing Syracuseprosthetics appreciate about Össur is that they don't just showcase their technology; they highlight the people using it. Their Life Without Limitations stories feature individuals who have returned to hockey, outdoor adventures, travel, work, and the everyday moments that matter most after limb loss. Rather than focusing on what was lost, these stories focus on what's possible through determination, expert care, and the right prosthetic solutions. You can explore many of these inspiring journeys on Össur's Life Without Limitations: https://www.ossur.com/en-Syracuseprosthetics/prosthetics/stories Those stories resonate with its team because Syracuseprosthetics hear similar goals from its own patients every day. People don't usually come through its doors asking for a specific prosthetic foot or knee. They tell Syracuseprosthetics about the life they want to return to. They want to coach Little League again. Take family vacations without worrying about every step. Spend a day working in the garden. Walk the dog around the neighborhood. Play another round of golf with friends. Its job is to help make those goals possible. Combining expertise with advanced technology. Every patient is different, so every prosthetic solution is different. At SPOC, Syracuseprosthetics evaluate far more than a diagnosis. Syracuseprosthetics consider a person's daily routine, work demands, hobbies, physical abilities, environment, and future goals before recommending components. By combining personalized clinical care with trusted technologies like those from Össur, Syracuseprosthetics can create prosthetic solutions that support both everyday mobility and higher levels of activity. Just as importantly, Syracuseprosthetics continue working alongside its patients long after delivery, making adjustments and providing ongoing care as their needs evolve. Helping patients write their own success stories. Syracuseprosthetics has had the privilege of watching patients accomplish incredible things after receiving the right care and technology. One example is Mercy, who received support through the SPOC Challenged Champions Fund to obtain a specialized prosthesis for adaptive rock climbing. What started as trying something new became a passion that led her to compete at the USA Climbing Para Climbing National Championships. Her story isn't really about climbing. It's about what's possible when someone has access to the right prosthetic technology, an experienced clinical team, and the confidence to pursue new goals. Syracuseprosthetics hope her journey inspires others just as the stories shared by Össur inspire Syracuseprosthetics. Supporting more success stories. Stories like Mercy's are exactly why Syracuseprosthetics host the annual Challenged Champions Golf Tournament. The tournament raises funds that help local individuals access specialized prosthetic components and adaptive equipment that may not otherwise be covered by insurance. Those resources can open doors to activities that improve independence, confidence, health, and quality of life. Every golfer, sponsor, volunteer, and donor helps support someone in its community as they work toward getting back to the life they love. To learn more about the Challenged Champions initiative and how it has helped local patients pursue their goals, visit: https://www.syracuseprosthetics.com/challenged-champions Your story starts here. At SPOC, Syracuseprosthetics believe success isn't measured by the prosthesis itself. Syracuseprosthetics measure it by the first hike, the first day back at work, the first round of golf, the first family vacation, or simply the confidence to step into the next chapter of life. Advanced technology from companies like Össur gives Syracuseprosthetics incredible tools, but the most important part of every prosthesis is the person wearing it. If you're interested in learning more about today's prosthetic technology, reading inspiring patient stories, or supporting the Challenged Champions Golf Tournament, Syracuseprosthetics'd love to connect. Together, Syracuseprosthetics can help more people get back to the lives they love and write their own success stories.

Baja California targets US$1.29 billion investment for 2026. By José Escobedo | Senior Editorial Manager - Wed, 07/08/2026 - 17:06 DIA assistant Summary: Baja California is advancing a US$1.288 billion private investment pipeline for 2026 across advanced manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, electromobility and business services, reinforcing its position as one of Mexico's leading export manufacturing hubs. The projects highlight continued nearshoring momentum, a diversified international investor base and the state's integration into North American supply chains, while supporting formal job creation despite global trade uncertainty and operational adjustments within the IMMEX manufacturing sector. Baja California is positioning itself to attract US$1.288 billion in private investment during 2026, with a pipeline of 16 projects expected to generate more than 15,000 direct jobs as the state strengthens its role as one of Mexico's leading manufacturing and export hubs. According to Baja California's Ministry of Economy and Innovation (SEI), the investment portfolio spans projects in Tijuana, Mexicali and Tecate across strategic industries including medical devices, machinery and equipment, electronics, electromobility, precision manufacturing, aerospace and business services. The investment outlook comes as Baja California continues to benefit from nearshoring trends and sustained demand for export-oriented manufacturing, supported by its proximity to the United States, established industrial infrastructure and participation in North American supply chains. "Baja California maintains a strong investment pipeline for 2026, with 16 projects in Tijuana, Mexicali and Tecate at different stages of development, planning, expansion and scope definition, confirming the state's attractiveness for domestic and international investors," said Kurt Honold Morales, Baja California Minister of Economy and Innovation. The projects collectively are expected to create approximately 15,170 direct jobs, reinforcing Baja California's position among Mexico's most active destinations for manufacturing investment. Although global trade conditions remain uncertain, state officials said Baja California continues to leverage its competitive advantages, including specialized talent, advanced manufacturing capabilities, export capacity and strategic access to North American and Asian markets. Advanced Manufacturing Anchors Investment Pipeline The composition of the investment portfolio reflects continued confidence in Baja California's advanced manufacturing ecosystem, particularly in sectors requiring specialized engineering capabilities and high-value production. Medical devices represent one of the largest segments of planned investment. US-based Intuitive plans to invest US$165 million in Mexicali, creating 1,500 direct jobs. The project is among the largest announced for the sector and further strengthens Mexicali's position as a medical technology manufacturing center. Additional medical investments include US company SprintRay, which plans to invest US$4 million and generate 70 jobs, while Iceland-based Össur will invest US$4 million in Tijuana, creating 25 positions focused on medical and mobility solutions. The concentration of projects in medical technology reflects Baja California's established supply chain and growing specialization in high-value healthcare manufacturing for international markets. The state's industrial diversification also continues through investments tied to electric vehicle supply chains and aerospace manufacturing. South Korea's Dongwon announced an US$80 million investment in Mexicali that will create 170 jobs while supporting production linked to electric vehicles, batteries and mobility technologies. In precision manufacturing and fabricated metal products, LT Precision Mexicali plans to invest US$88 million and create 150 jobs. Ireland-based Schivo will contribute an additional US$10 million investment, generating 200 positions. Meanwhile, Baja California continues expanding its aerospace footprint through new international projects. UK manufacturer Doncasters plans to invest US$15 million in Mexicali, creating 90 jobs, while Belgium's Sonaca will invest an additional US$15 million and generate 80 positions. Together, these projects further strengthen Baja California's position as one of Mexico's principal aerospace manufacturing clusters. New Projects Complement Industrial Expansion Alongside major manufacturing investments, additional projects are expected to expand the state's industrial and business infrastructure. US company HILO plans a US$50 million investment in Mexicali, while Samara will invest US$30 million to create 150 jobs. Fuelture will add US$4 million in Tecate, generating another 60 positions. The services sector is also represented through the construction of a Holiday Inn hotel in Tecate. The US$15 million project is expected to create 50 jobs while supporting business travel and industrial investment in the region. According to the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, five projects represent entirely new investments in the state: LT Precision Mexicali, SprintRay, Schivo, Dongwon and Holiday Inn Tecate. Together, these greenfield investments are expected to generate approximately 640 jobs, while the remaining projects correspond to expansions or new development phases by companies already operating in Baja California. The investment portfolio includes capital from the United States, South Korea, Japan, China, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Ireland, Iceland and Mexico, highlighting the state's increasingly diversified investor base. "The important thing is that Baja California remains on investors' radar. These projects reflect the state's ability to compete, attract private capital, create formal employment and strengthen its integration into global value chains," Honold Morales said. Export Manufacturing Maintains Growth While the investment pipeline points to continued expansion, recent operational data also indicates that Baja California's manufacturing sector remains resilient. According to administrative records analyzed by INEGI, companies operating under Mexico's IMMEX export manufacturing program increased total hours worked by 2.6% year over year in April 2026, rising from 66.2 million to 67.9 million hours, reported MBN. Export revenues also increased across the state's principal industrial municipalities. Ensenada posted a 3.3% increase in export income, while Mexicali grew 6.8% and Tijuana recorded a 7.0% annual increase. The Ministry of Economy and Innovation said that, excluding atypical fluctuations in Tecate, IMMEX export revenues across Baja California increased 6.8% annually, reflecting continued strength in export-oriented manufacturing and the state's integration into global supply chains. Although employment at IMMEX companies declined 1.4% compared to April 2025, state officials attributed the adjustment to workforce restructuring and operational optimization rather than weaker industrial activity, reported MBN. Honold Morales said the latest figures demonstrate the sector's resilience. "IMMEX companies established in Baja California continue to show solid operations and a strong capacity to adapt to the challenges of the global economic environment," he said.