Anatomics We are the BioModelling specialists. We produce selectively coloured anatomical BioModels from 3D medical scans for surgical planning. We also have a custom implant laboratory which allows us to use BioModelling to create cranio-facial prosthetics. [Editorial comment: This is an excellent web site with deep background information, including thorough and often startling case studies presented on continuing basis.] / Company HQ: Australia; North American branch: North Carolina

Ay Tasarim Ay Tasarim is the first medical rapid prototyping company in Turkey. We also serve industry with functional ABS parts. We have a Dimension FDM machine in house, and are a partner of Infotron. / Turkey

Biomedical Modeling Inc. BMI works closely with surgeons, radiologists, and physicians to process CT, MRI, and ultrasound data for production of Biomodels. Applications include visualization, surgical planning and rehearsal, bending plates, and forming prostheses. BMI is best known for donating Biomodels used to plan separation of the conjoined twins from Guatemala at UCLA. / MA

CenPRA (Centro de Pesquisas Renato Archer) CenPRA provides affordable, low-cost RP services in SLS, FDM and 3DP for SMS companies in Brazil to leverage their product development activities. The institute specializes in the application of RP and other digital technologies to a wide range of surgical and medical areas. (in Portuguese) / Brazil

C.ideas Since 1998, C.ideas inc. has been providing quality on-time RP and DDM services, such as: enclosures, housings, fixtures, field study & real plastic parts for the medical industry. Many medical applications require quick leadtimes. With over 14 materials to choose from, C.ideas generally has an answer for you and your immediate needs. Call C.ideas today at: 847-639-1000 or email your files to info@rapid3d.com. / IL

Creative Medical Design Ltd. [The company concentrates on medical device design and prototyping.] / UK

Design Dynamics International, Inc. We are the premier provider of solid freeform fabrication and rapid prototyping services to several industries, including but not limited to medical, automotive and aerospace. Combining a unique array of technologies and engineering, we produce custom screws, tools, medical models, implants, and full metal parts directly from CAD or STL files. [Also see TMJ Implants, Inc., DDI's sister company specializing in temporomandibular implants.] / CO

Estereolitografia De Mexico SA De CV (in Spanish) / Mexico

FHS St.Gallen, University of Applied Sciences [SLM] The Institute for Rapid Product Development in close cooperation with industrial associates develops powder materials for SLS and SLM, as well as process chains and follow-on operations. Four SLS powder materials used worldwide have resulted from these activities. 3D-Scanning of physical objects, data acquisition, preparation and reversing to CAD data models are further competences. Medical data elaboration directly from CT or MRI scans for the fabrication of pre-surgical planning models or the production of custom-made implants are additional activities of the institute. Applications of Layer Manufacturing technologies extend from the additive fabrication of prototypes or functional models in plastic or metal, to the fabrication of complex tooling inserts with conformal cooling, and the direct series production of small lots for Rapid Manufacturing. (in English and German) / Switzerland

Fifth Dimension Medical Design Group, LP / TX

Javelin 3D Javelin 3D specializes in medical product development. We use advanced CAD, 3D reconstruction, and rapid prototyping to produce highly innovative components for our clients. In addition we offer urethane parts via soft tooling. / UT

KL Technik GmbH / Germany

LayerWise NV [SLM] / Belgium

M2 Systems [RapidToolmaker^TM]   M2 Systems specializes in high precision prototypes whether it is from one of our high resolution SLA machines, the Envisiontec Perfactory^TM or the Sanders RapidToolmaker^TM system. All of our machines provide parts varying from smooth to ultra-smooth surface finish. Whether your part is for presentation, fit and functionality or for investment casting, M2 Systems will quickly provide the best in the industry. / CT

Materialise NV Next day service, SLA, SLS, 3D plotting, high speed milling, vacuum casting, investment casting, rubber plaster moulding, RIM, rapid tooling, RapidParts service. [Materialise is also a major provider of software for medical applications. See the software listings for details.] / Belgium

Medical Modeling LLC MMC provides surgeons and medical specialists with physical anatomical models produced from an individual patient's CT or MRI scan data using Stereolithography or 3D Printing. / CO

National Centre for Product Design & Development Research We are the UK's leading supplier of medical models to hospitals and other organisations. We specialise in stereolithography models derived from CT scan data, but also undertake research and commercial work using other technologies such as Thermojet, FDM and LOM. / UK

NuPak Medical Ltd. / TX

Oulu Polytechnic Institute of Technology. / Finland

Paramount Industries Inc. [ Here's a direct link to their medical page.] / PA

ProtoMed, Inc. [Surgical models and medically-related RP applications.] / CO

Protosys Technologies Limited Protosys Technologies India, offers services in rapid prototyping using FDM technology and produces replicas in UV resins, polyurethanes, epoxies by silicone molding and vacuum casting. [ Here's a direct link to their medical page.] / India

QRM GmbH [Offers surgical planning and implantation models, and a line of standard phantoms for CT image quality and other medical applications.] / Germany

RapidPros Co., Ltd. RapidPROS provide high speed, economical rapid prototyping services in Bangkok. Our service bureau uses a Z406 3D Printer from Z Corporation. / Thailand

Simpleware Ltd. Simpleware Ltd. provides complete services and software to convert 3D data sets such as CT, MRI and Ultrasound into STL files and RP models using selective laser sintering. In addition, FE volumetric meshes and FE Analysis can be provided. Applications range from medical engineering to manufacturing and reverse engineering. / UK

University College London (UK) University/Hospital collaboration, but also works with industry. Specializes in medical applications of RP, Titanium implants, CT to STL conversion using FDM and CNC processes. / UK

University of Sussex BioMedical Modelling Unit (UK) The Bio-Medical Modelling Unit is an application centre of CAD, FEA and RP in medicine. The potential aim is the integration of medical imaging with manufacturing technologies within a clinical environment. Collaboration with other industrial, clinical or research institutions is a main focus for the identification and implementation of new applications. / UK

TMJ Implants, Inc. [See Design Dynamics International, Inc. lising above.