French medical technology company PROTEOR has announced that it will now manufacture definitive prosthetic sockets using FDM 3D printing. The process relies on a newly developed material based on KyronMAX, used exclusively for this application through a partnership with Mitsubishi Chemical Group. Combined with PROTEOR’s proprietary ICARUS 3D printing system, the resulting components exceed the ISO 10328 standards for structural integrity in prosthetic applications.
Until now, 3D printing in orthotics and prosthetics has primarily been limited to temporary devices or test sockets. By moving toward non-vase-shaped, definitive socket designs, PROTEOR is opening a new field of application for additive manufacturing. The material technology in use is characterized by high tensile strength and fracture toughness, enabling reliable fabrication of sockets designed for long-term clinical use.
“We are committed to providing our customers with the most advanced 3D printing technologies available today – including the highest-quality filaments available,” said Mike Gorski, General Manager, Proteor Printing Solutions. “PROTEOR is delivering what the industry has been waiting for – in-house 3D Printed Definitive sockets with a streamlined workflow process. In this industry, I have learned a lot from our customers on how this process needs to be simplified. After the acquisition of Filament Innovations, I brought this knowledge to PROTEOR and the teams created a streamlined workflow process around definitive sockets. Utilizing the ORTEN software, an ICARUS 3D Printer, and KyronMAX material, definitive prosthetic sockets can now be 3D printed in-house within a few hours. This is the technological revolution the industry has been waiting for. I am thrilled to announce there is no more wait, this technology is ready today and has been scientifically validated.”
In May, PROTEOR also plans to launch its Digital Suite, a platform that integrates digital scanning, planning software, and printing services. The goal is to further digitalize personalized prosthetics while ensuring consistent quality and improved patient care. The announcement reflects the increasing importance of 3D printing in individualized prosthetic manufacturing.
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