3D-Medico offers an end‑to‑end digital workflow for custom orthoses that replaces traditional casting with a video‑based 3D scan, AI‑assisted design software, and additive manufacturing. Users capture a short video of the body part with a smartphone, the cloud service creates a precise 3D model, and the AI‑driven design tools enable clinicians to adjust fit and ventilation before exporting print‑ready files for FDM 3D printing with recyclable or compostable medical polymers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Conventional orthosis production relies on manual molding, bulky scanning equipment, and time‑intensive CAD workflows, which limit patient‑specific customization, increase lead times, and generate waste from non‑recyclable materials.
Solution
3D‑Medico provides an end‑to‑end digital workflow for custom orthoses that replaces traditional casting with a video‑based 3D scan, AI‑assisted design software, and additive manufacturing. Users capture a short video of the body part with a standard smartphone; the cloud service converts it into a precise 3D model. The AI‑driven orthosis design tools (KI‑Orthesen‑Software and BraceMaker) enable clinicians and technicians to adjust fit, ventilation and wall thickness through an intuitive, step‑by‑step interface without CAD expertise. Optimized models are exported for FDM 3D printing using medical‑grade, recyclable or compostable polymers such as polypropylene and TPU, ensuring high accuracy, material efficiency and environmental sustainability. The final orthosis is produced on‑site or by certified partners and delivered ready for clinical use.
Target Audience
Primary customers are orthotists, rehabilitation technicians, and orthopedic physicians in clinics or specialized labs who need fast, patient‑specific orthoses, as well as medical device manufacturers seeking a sustainable digital production pipeline.
Features
- Video‑based 3D scanning that works with any smartphone, eliminating the need for dedicated scanners
- Cloud‑hosted AI design platform that guides users through fit adjustment, ventilation pattern generation and material optimization
- BraceMaker desktop tool for detailed orthosis and corset modeling, including topological venting and localized wall‑thickness control
- Export of print‑ready STL/OBJ files compatible with standard slicer software and CAD systems
- FDM 3D printing workflow using dual‑extruder printers (Raise 3D Pro2 Plus, Leapfrog Bolt) for high‑resolution, multi‑material parts
- Use of medically certified, recyclable or compostable polymers (PP, TPU) to reduce environmental impact
- GDPR‑compliant data storage and secure cloud processing within Germany