Stratasys Blog: Three Medical Companies Innovating with 3D Printing

Nidek Technologies is using 3D printing to identify issues with the eye as well as improve the durability of their tools. Their Gonioscope, a device designed to observe the space between the iris and cornea, has started using 3D printed parts in their prototyping phase. Since the switch from using metal parts to 3D printed parts, they are able to accelerate their development time and use less parts to construct the device as well as improve the product design. 3D printing has created an innovative avenue for their microscopes that they didn’t even know existed before. By getting their devices to market faster and creating better products, Nidek is able to expedite and optimize the process of helping optometrists care for patients. See a case study about it here.

“I would recommend using 3D printing from the very beginning for any med-tech company, from concept to prototyping to clinical trials.” – Itay Kurgan, head of design