British orthopedic manufacturer Footlabs acquires Wematter SLS 3D printing ecosystem
– Happier customers and happier staff with the new SLS 3D printer Gravity
Imagine your Orthotic Technicians scanning the body part that needs supporting, and then simply 3D-printing the scan into a perfect orthosis right there, in your offices. That is how reality is about to look like at Footlabs.
If your business is providing your customers with orthoses, your orthosis technicians are going to be your key resources. At Footlabs, the orthosis technicians can now scan the body part they need to be supported by the orthosis, and then proceed to print it without any hassle. About as simple as making a cup of coffee in the coffee machine.
“Orthosis” is an externally applied device that exerts external forces on part of the body to support joints or correct deformity. Orthoses are often used to improve biomechanical function, encourage proper joint alignment or protect an existing limb. Some orthoses are used to immobilize a body part to allow a fracture to heal. This film shows how an orthosis can be used:
[video] 3D Printed Orthopedic Cast replaces Plaster
The high-capacity SLS 3D printer from Wematter is called Gravity and is about as big as the coffee machine. And it is just as easy to install. It is approved to be placed in your office environment, there is no need for extra ventilation, no need for three-phase power. The software is cloud-based. Also, everyone at the office can learn how to operate it, with only a 30-minute introduction.
"I'm happy today as Footlabs will bring our products to the people who really will benefit from them. Knowing that people will have a better life with 3D-printed orthoses from Gravity makes me very proud”, says Robert Kniola, Founder, and CEO of Wematter.
For more information, please contact:
Daniel Delviken
Marketing Director
+46 (0)739 65 80 32
press@wematter.se
About Wematter AB (publ)
Swedish 3D printing company Wematter's pioneering solution gives hospitals, offices, and workshops access to a comprehensive system. For the first time, employees can easily print components themselves with the same strength and quality as traditional technology. Wematter’s proprietary end-to-end solution enables customers to accelerate product development and in-house volume production. At the same time, the system creates the conditions for increased flexibility, lower risk and reduced manufacturing and development costs. For more information about Wematter, visit www.wematter3d.com
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