Plasmics develops advanced multi-material 3D printing solutions featuring the INo Trident, the world's first commercially available induction heated hotend, which enhances print speed and quality. The startup addresses the lengthy production times of custom medical devices by enabling rapid, precise manufacturing of orthoses and prosthetics within hours instead of weeks.
Funding
$4.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The lengthy production times associated with traditional manufacturing methods hinder the rapid creation of custom medical devices, such as orthoses and prosthetics, often taking weeks to produce a single unit. This delay impacts patient care and limits the accessibility of personalized medical solutions.
Solution
Plasmics develops advanced multi-material 3D printing solutions designed to accelerate and enhance the production of custom medical devices. Their flagship product, the INo Trident, is the first commercially available induction-heated hotend that increases print speed and improves print quality. By integrating computer vision and machine learning algorithms, Plasmics enables automated quality control and error correction, ensuring high precision in printed items. This technology facilitates the creation of perfectly fitted prostheses and orthoses within hours, significantly reducing production times and improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
Plasmics primarily targets the medical device industry, specifically manufacturers of orthoses, prosthetics, casts, and corsets, as well as industries requiring spare parts and sports equipment.
Features
- INo Trident: Induction-heated hotend for faster multi-material printing and consistent extrusion
- Computer vision and machine learning (ML) algorithm for automated quality control and error correction
- Delta S: Complete 3D printing solution featuring INo Trident, a heated build space, and a filament sensor system
- Capability for decentralized and self-learning production systems