Stratasys technologies can add major improvements and advantages to point-of-care and medical device manufacturing. Knowing how to use the processes together can provide you with the greatest number of solutions. So what are these 3D technologies and what sets them apart?
In this blog post, we’ll break down:
- Technologies
- Applications
- Materials
- Biocompatible Certifications
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Digital Light Processing is utilized to create intricate and precise parts, end-use medical device components, and functional prototype models, with a diverse selection of material options.
Compatible Systems
Applications
Low-volume production of end-use medical device components
Rapid prototyping and tooling for injection molding
Water-tight applications like tubes and connectors
Low-volume production of end-use medical device components
Rapid prototyping and tooling for injection molding
Water-tight applications like tubes and connectors
Orthotics and casts
Biocompatible
LOCTITE MED412 (10993-5, 10993-10)
LOCTITE MED413 (10993-5, 10993-10, 10993-23)
LOCTITE 3D 3843 (10993-5, 10993-23)
LOCTITE 3D 3172 (10993-5, 10993-23)
LOCTITE 3D IND405 (10993-5, 10993-23)
LOCTITE 3D IND402 (10993-23)
Ultracur3D ST45 (10993-5, 10993-10)
General Purpose
Somos WeatherX 100
>40 P3 third party materials on the OpenAM platform
Elastomers
P3 Stretch IND475
P3 Stretch 80
Tough
LOCTITE 3D IND405 Clear
Stratasys Dura56 by LOCTITE
High Temp
LOCTITE 3D 3955 (FST)
P3 Deflect 120
LOCTITE 3D IND403
P3 RG 3280
The advanced multi-color and multi-material capabilities of PolyJet allow for the creation of detailed, precise anatomical models and prototypes that deliver exceptional realism and accuracy.
Compatible Systems
Applications
Surgical training and medical education
Clinical diagnostic use models for surgical planning
Realistic, functional, and biomechanically accurate anatomical models
Surgical training and medical education
Clinical diagnostic use models for surgical planning
Realistic, functional, and biomechanically accurate anatomical models
Validation during product development
Biocompatible
MED610 (10993-5, 10993-10, 10993-3, 10993-18)
MED615RGD (10993-5, 10993-10, 10993-3, 10993-18)
MEDDABS Plus (10993-5, 10993-10, 10993-3, 10993-18)
MED625FLX
Digital Anatomy
TissueMatrix
GelMatrix
BoneMatrix
RadioMatrix
Rigid & Transparent
Vero Family
Flexible
Agilus30 Family (J8 Platforms)
Elastico Clear (J5 Platforms)
Applications
Mass production of medical device components
Patient-specific instruments
Mass production of medical device components
Patient-specific instruments
Orthotics, prosthetics, insoles, and casts
Biocompatible
High Yield PA11 (10993-5, 10993-10)
SAF PA12 (10993-5, 10993-10, 10993-11, 10993-23)
General Purpose
SAF Polypropylene
Applications
Detailed prototypes and complex geometries
End-use medical device components
Molds, jigs, and fixtures
Detailed prototypes and complex geometries
End-use medical device components
Molds, jigs, and fixtures
Patient-specific models
Biocompatible
Somos BioClear (10993-5, 10993-11, 10993-19, 10993-23)
General
Somos WaterShed XC 11122
Somos WaterShed AF
Somos WaterShed Black
Somos DMX-SL 100
Somos PerFORM
Somos Taurus
Somos Evolve
Somos PerFORM Reflect
Somos 9120
FDM provides reliable accuracy and consistency while lowering production costs, making it ideal for the development and manufacturing of medical tools, end-use parts, jigs, and fixtures.
Compatible System
Applications
Anatomical models
Functional prototypes and end-use medical parts
Anatomical models
Functional prototypes and end-use medical parts
Jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids
Biocompatible
ABS-M30i (10993-5, 10993-10, 10993-11, 10993-4, ASTM F756, 10993-17, 10993-18)
PC-ISO (10993-5, 10993-10, 10993-11, 10993-4, ASTM F756, 10993-17, 10993-18)
UTLEM 1010 (10993-5, 10993-10, 10993-3, 10993-17)
General
ASA
ABS-M30
ABS-ESD7
Polycarbonate
PC-ABS
FDM Nylon 12
Ultem 9085 resin
Antero 800NA
Antero 840CN03
FDM Nylon 12CF
ST-130
