The medicine of the future is moving towards solutions that are increasingly personalised, precise and tailored to the specific needs of each patient. In this context, additive manufacturing and 3D printing have become key technologies for transforming the development of medical devices, facilitating the creation of solutions that are more efficient, safer and better suited to each application.
From a Centro de Fabricación Avanzada (CFA) de Cádiz, managed by Fidamc, work is being carried out on the research and development of advanced manufacturing solutions for the biomedical sector, combining expertise in materials, design, manufacturing and industrialisation to accelerate the time-to-market for new solutions.
3D printing as a tool for more personalised medicine
Each patient has specific anatomical characteristics and needs. For this reason, modern medicine is seeking to move away from standardised solutions towards more personalised devices.
3D printing makes it possible to transform digital models into physical components tailored to individual needs, opening up new possibilities in the development of medical devices and surgical instruments.
Thanks to this technology, it is possible to produce complex geometries, optimise designs and develop solutions that would be difficult to achieve using traditional methods.
Surgical guides and customised medical devices
One of the most promising applications of additive manufacturing in biomedicine is the development of models and tools tailored to specific medical procedures.
In this context, the aim is to explore solutions such as personalised surgical guides for precision procedures, particularly in fields such as orthopaedics and maxillofacial surgery.
These tools enable better planning of procedures and facilitate more precise operations, helping healthcare professionals to have access to solutions designed specifically for each individual case.
Advanced materials for biomedical applications
The development of medical devices requires materials capable of meeting high standards of safety, quality and biocompatibility.
At the Advanced Manufacturing Centre in Cádiz, Fidamc works with materials and technologies that can be applied to the development of biomedical solutions, with a view to improving the efficiency, precision and durability of these devices.
Selecting the right material is essential to ensure the performance of each application, from surgical models to potential advanced medical devices.
Manufacturing technologies available at the CFA
The Advanced Manufacturing Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art additive manufacturing technologies that enable the development of a range of solutions.
These include:
- EOS SLS 770, selective laser sintering (SLS) technology with potential for applications involving materials of biomedical interest.
- HP Jet Fusion 5200, designed for the production of surgical models and technical components using advanced polymers, including potential applications requiring low moisture absorption, subject to material certification.
- Stratasys F900, intended for the production of surgical models and functional prototypes.
- Markforged Metal X, advanced metal manufacturing technology with potential for future application in medical devices such as maxillofacial prostheses, screws or cranial implants, always using materials certified for such applications.
These capabilities will enable us to address different phases of technological development, from initial proof of concept to the future manufacture of functional parts.
From prototype to the medical device of the future
One of the major advantages of additive manufacturing is the ability to speed up innovation cycles.
3D printing enables the creation of functional prototypes, the evaluation of designs, the implementation of improvements and progress towards more optimised solutions in less time.
This approach is particularly important in sectors such as biomedicine, where precision, safety and adaptability are essential factors.
Furthermore, these technologies pave the way for the future development of more advanced solutions, such as customised prostheses, biocompatible structures or physical assistance systems such as exoskeletons.
Fidamc: industrial technology applied to people’s wellbeing
Fidamc’s expertise in advanced manufacturing, materials and industrial processes enables it to transfer the knowledge gained in highly demanding sectors such as aviation to new biomedical applications.
From its Advanced Manufacturing Centre in Cádiz, Fidamc is driving the exploration of technological solutions applied to healthcare, with the aim of helping to improve patients’ quality of life in the future, increase the durability of medical devices and reduce the risks associated with product failures.
The combination of engineering, advanced manufacturing and biomedicine is creating new opportunities to develop a more personalised and efficient form of medicine, one that is better equipped to meet the challenges of the future.
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