3D Printer Makes Orthopedic Prototyping a Smooth Operation
How quickly a manufacturer embraces new technology depends on its potential benefits. Three-dimensional printing, for example, enables manufacturers to build 3D parts and products quicker and with more precision than conventional machining.
This capability led medical-device manufacturer Micropulse Inc. to embrace 3D printing nearly 4 years ago. Based in Columbia City, IN, the company wanted to make prototype or sample orthopedic instruments and implants within hours rather than days or weeks.