Why Metal 3D Printers in the Healthcare Industry?
- Responding to Customization
- Improvements in product performance
- Cost reduction
For example, implants and dentures are medical devices that are embedded in the body.
Improving product performance through metallic 3D printers is remarkably expanding user opportunities.
Customization
Responding to Customization
Metal 3D printers, models are based on data, can be designed from the scanned data of the patients themselves.
We are now able to produce implants, etc. tailored to each individual's body, which helps to reduce the burden on the body and improve the quality of life (QOL).
Implants can be manufactured from digital data on the body such as CT scanning.
Product performance
Improvements in product performance
Improved product performance through the use of porous and mesh structures
This is one of the complex structures made possible by metal 3D printers.
Porous structures on the surface of implants are expected to increase the permeability of cells and tissue fluid, accelerate bonding with the host body, and promote tissue regeneration.
By controlling the size, shape, distribution, and other aspects of the pores, it is possible to create a variety of functions.
With metal 3D printers, it is possible to create porous materials with complex shapes.
Cost reduction
Cost reduction
Materials such as titanium and cobalt chrome are suitable for implants because of their excellent biocompatibility and wear resistance, but they are difficult to cut, which increases machining costs with other machines.
With a metal 3D printer, it is possible to print only the necessary parts as a single piece, so costs can be reduced compared to conventional methods.
Sodick supports molding of titanium and cobalt chrome. We can also consider machine specifications according to your powder requirements, so please do not hesitate to contact us.