MedCAD fully switches to 3D printing technology for titanium implants

The US-based company MedCAD has announced that all titanium implants will now be manufactured exclusively using 3D printing processes. This includes patient-specific AccuPlate reconstruction plates for the mandible as well as AccuShape Ti products for cranial reconstruction. The newly approved AccuStride product line for the foot and ankle sector will also rely entirely on 3D-printed titanium.

With this move, MedCAD is responding to increasing demand from surgeons for shorter delivery times and more flexible design options. According to the company, 3D printing with titanium enables both faster production and a broader range of geometries and structural features, better tailored to complex clinical requirements.

“MedCAD continues to invest in and expand 3-D titanium printing capabilities, enabling us to commit to faster delivery times and better design features for surgeons for high-demand implants,” said Nancy Hairston, CEO and president of MedCAD. “These improved turnaround times for each patient-specific plate can quickly provide surgeons with bespoke, creative reconstruction options within timeframes that were previously unavailable.”

In contrast to the titanium products, implants made of polyetheretherketone (PEEK), such as the AccuShape cranial implants, will continue to be manufactured using traditional CNC milling processes. This is primarily due to the different material properties of PEEK and titanium and their respective manufacturing requirements.

By fully transitioning to additive manufacturing for titanium components, MedCAD is pursuing a clear strategy to leverage modern production technologies for optimizing product design, adaptability, and supply logistics. In doing so, the company continues to position itself as a provider of individualized implant solutions for demanding surgical applications.

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