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MedicalPolyJet 3D Printing
Surgical Robot Component Prototyping
Client: MedTech Innovations
-60%
Part Count
4 Days
Lead Time
±0.05mm
Accuracy
01. Requirement
Project Scope & Objectives
A next-generation surgical robotic arm required high-precision prototypes for ergonomic testing and functional fit validation before expensive hard tooling.
02. Challenges
Technical Hurdles
The design involved multi-material requirements—rigid internal structures with soft-touch overmolded grips—impossible to produce quickly with traditional methods.
03. Solution
Our Engineering Approach
Utilized PolyJet multi-material 3D printing to simulate both Shore A 40 rubber and high-impact ABS in a single print run, achieving sub-millimeter precision.
Key Technologies Applied
PolyJetFDA PrototypeMulti-MaterialMedical
04. Results
Measurable Impact
Reduced prototype iteration cycles from 3 weeks to 4 days. Enabled the design team to finalize the ergonomic profile 2 months ahead of schedule, facilitating faster FDA 510(k) clearance.
Production-ready CAD files delivered ahead of schedule.
Achieved all structural and regulatory certifications.
Technical Specifications
Printer Type
Stratasys PolyJet
Min Feature Size
0.1 mm
Build Material
Digital ABS + Agilus30
Process Timeline
CAD Sanitization1 Day
Multi-Material Print2 Days
Post-Processing1 Day
Key Deliverables
- Full-Scale Prototypes
- Material Compliance Certs
- Ergonomic Feedback Report
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The speed at which we received multi-material functional prototypes allowed us to catch ergonomic issues weeks before we planned to.
M
Marcus Thorne
VP of Product Development
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