The startup specializes in shape memory polymer technology that customizes products to conform to the unique shapes of individual bodies or objects. This capability enhances product fit and functionality across healthcare, printing, textiles, and material parts industries, leading to improved health outcomes and operational efficiency.
Funding
$12.9M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many industries require materials and products that can adapt to specific shapes, but current solutions lack the ability to customize and conform to unique geometries efficiently. This limitation hinders the development of personalized products and optimized performance in various applications.
Solution
TMD LAB specializes in shape memory polymer (SMP) technology, enabling the creation of customizable materials and products that conform to individual shapes. Their SMPs can return to a pre-defined original shape under specific conditions after being deformed, allowing for enhanced product fit and functionality. TMD LAB provides materials, semi-finished products, and finished products utilizing SMP technology across biomedical, 3D printing, textile, and engineering sectors. These materials can be used to create innovative medical devices, customized 3D printed parts, adaptive textiles, and high-performance engineering components.
Target Audience
TMD LAB serves industries including biomedical, 3D printing, textiles, and engineering, targeting manufacturers and researchers seeking customizable materials for advanced applications.
Features
- Shape memory polymers that revert to their original shape upon application of a specific stimulus
- Customizable materials for biomedical applications, including lacrimal duct stents, biliary stents, and vascular wrapping supports
- SMPs tailored for multi-dimensional printing, enabling the creation of complex and adaptive geometries
- Materials suitable for textile applications, offering enhanced fit and functionality
- Engineering-grade SMPs for creating high-performance components
- Semi-finished and finished products incorporating SMP technology
- Development of plastic implants and microneedles utilizing SMPs