3D printing: new possibilities for customized products
Additive manufacturing enables the production of individualized orthopaedic products that are tailored to the specific needs of all patients. This goes far beyond conventional mass production and opens up new dimensions in design and material selection.
Jacob Nissen, CEO of Create it REAL, shared his enthusiasm about the progress and implications: "I'm truly proud of the incredible progress we're making in transforming orthopedic care and making digital transformation approachable. By continuously innovating, we're meeting the growing demand for personalized care and staying committed to sustainability and accessible technology. This is an exciting time for us, and really, it's just the start. We're eager to keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in this industry, ensuring that professionals and patients benefit from our technologies."
Example: Orthoses with variable stiffness – Instead of a rigid prosthesis, 3D printing can produce orthoses with gradual stiffness. This provides targeted support to areas that need more support, while others can be made more flexible for greater comfort.
Programmable Foam® for seats and insoles replaces conventional foam in orthopaedic applications and offers numerous advantages:
- 90% less waste in production
- Improved comfort through better ventilation and hygiene
- Customization with zones of different hardness and softness
3D printing service to get started without investment
Create it REAL offers a 3D printing service that enables companies to enter the digital transformation without high upfront investments. For example, technologies can be tested before having to invest in their own equipment. Furthermore, quantities and requirements for the printed products can be customized.
User-friendly 3D printing service platform
The new digital ordering platform from Create it REAL simplifies the ordering process and makes it easy for customers to order 3D-printed products.
The FDM technology used here – Fused Deposition Modeling – reduces waste by more than 90% and enables a clean and safe working environment. This technology is a manufacturing process from the field of additive manufacturing, with which a workpiece is built up layer by layer from a meltable material, usually a thermoplastic.
As an expert in 3D printing in orthopaedics, Create it REAL offers innovative solutions for the patient-centered orthopaedic industry with over 10 years of experience and a highly qualified team:
- Embrace-Suite: CAM solutions for insoles, corsets and seats
- High-quality 3D printed products for companies and individuals
- Centralized design, decentralized production for maximum efficiency and local value creation
- Local printing centers ("hubs") with network connectivity in collaboration with leading orthopaedic experts around the world
