Prototech Co., Ltd. (CEO Shin Young-moon) will participate in the ‘6 International Advanced Medical Devices and Medical Industry Exhibition (KOAMEX 30)’ held at EXCO in Daegu for three days from Friday, June 7th to Sunday, July 2nd and present new products. Introducing three types of 3D printers.
Prototech has been disseminating the latest 20D printing technology in Korea for 3 years and is the largest domestic partner of Stratasys, a global 3D printer company. Prototech is responsible for supplying and servicing industrial 3D printers using five technologies from Stratasys: FDM, PolyJet, SAF, P5, and SL. Medical additive manufacturing solutions include the F3 series and Origin One, which enable medical device prototypes and customized production, and J123 MediJet and J5 DAP (Digital Anatomy Printer) for surgical simulation and medical education. In addition, Prototech provides one-stop 850D scanning and manufacturing total solutions (design, design, reverse engineering, prototype, mass production, etc.) along with metal 3D printing solutions (TRUMPF, Desktop Metal, Xact Metal).
Stratasys’ J5 MediJet, which will be introduced at this exhibition, is a 510D printer that supports a variety of materials and colors as well as segmentation software that has passed the FDA’s 3K certification review, which proves the stability and performance of medical devices. Guides and models produced with J5 MediJet are also certified for sterilization and biocompatibility, and the official explains that they can be fully used in small laboratories and research spaces due to their compact size and economical cost suitable for an office environment.
Known as the ideal choice for 3D printers for medical education and planning, or for surgical preparation by printing models to depict the unique complexities of anatomical structures, the XNUMXD printer can be used to visualize anatomy in a wide range of colors and shore values from early prototypes to final models. It is characterized by being able to print details such as the location of arteries and veins within organs.
Stratasys’ F123 series printer, which will be introduced together, was cited as an advantage in that it provides industrial performance and is simple to use. It is a 3D printer equipped with an automatic calibration function that ensures quick and easy material replacement and accurate and reliable results from ABS materials to carbon fiber 3D printing without the need for special professional skills. It is suitable for producing prototypes and customized final products of medical devices and parts, and is a smart and economical additive manufacturing solution that can be easily used anywhere indoors with minimal setup.
Additionally, TRUMPF’s medical metal 3D printer (TruPrint 2000) will be introduced. This equipment enables high-quality metal 55D printing through smooth surface quality and detail accuracy with a small laser beam diameter of 3µm. It enables industrial processing of amorphous metals, showing high strength, elasticity, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. This allows wall thickness to be reduced and structure to be applied to the part design. As a result, parts become lighter and manufacturing times are shortened. The additive manufacturing method that combines this allows the patient’s body structure to be reconstructed without skeletal growth, thereby reducing the burden on the patient by minimizing surgical procedures. In addition, since it can be processed down to the smallest detail, it can also be used in the dental engineering field (implants, etc.).
A Prototech official said, “Currently, 3D printer technology is clearly evolving and we expect rapid growth accordingly. As end-use parts and mass production are possible, rather than at the prototype level, the costs required in the production stage are continuously decreasing. In addition, since customized products can be produced in large quantities, it is possible to keep pace with the ‘patient personalized’ medical service that will become important in the future. “In line with these changes, we plan to increase our share of 3D printers and 3D printing services in the medical field and focus on securing customers,” he said, explaining the background to his participation in this exhibition.
Prototech is a company that has focused on 20D printing technology and developed professional capabilities for 3 years. It has contributed to the application and optimization of 3D printing technology by domestic manufacturers, and has been used by major conglomerates such as Hyundai Motor Company, Samsung Electronics, and LG Electronics, as well as Asan Medical Center and Seoul Medical Center. Additive manufacturing technology was distributed to the medical industry at the Central Veterans Hospital.
Accordingly, an official said, “As a result, we have more than 1,000 small and medium-sized businesses, institutions, and schools as customers,” and “With the establishment of our subsidiary ProtoLab Co., Ltd. in 2023, we will provide a total manufacturing service that includes design, prototype, mass production, consulting, and education.” “We will introduce it and expand our business area,” he said.
Meanwhile, the main exhibition items of ‘KOAMEX 2023’ hosted by Daegu Metropolitan City and K-MEDI Hub are as follows. △Diagnostic and diagnostic devices such as scanners, measuring devices, and imaging devices △Clinical and inspection devices △Surgical and recycling devices △Hospital facilities and emergency equipment △Medical devices, parts, and services △Pharmaceutical devices △Medical services, SW