Additive manufacturing offers the medical sector exceptional design flexibility, adaptability, and integration of functions. For producers of dentures, prosthetics, orthotics, and orthopedic devices, it presents numerous valuable possibilities. This technology provides precise control over shapes, materials, and custom designs tailored to individual patient data, allowing for personalized treatments, simplifying biomechanical reconstruction, and enabling the swift adoption of innovative therapeutic approaches.
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Standardized Solutions Towards a Patient-Specific Approach
Additive manufacturing allows prostheses, orthoses, and dental implants to be produced directly from each patient's unique anatomical data. This enables the creation of custom-made products that are quickly available, leading to improved healing and better overall prognosis.
Manufacturing Prosthetic Feet on Demand
Customized prosthetic feet, enabled by additive manufacturing, offer a more natural walking experience. The process significantly shortens lead times, ensures maximum comfort, and allows for personalized design tailored to individual needs
Standardized Solutions Toward Improved Functionality
The ability to produce complex geometries and integrate functionality through additive manufacturing offers significant advantages in orthopedic technology and the production of intricate medical equipment.
