## 3D Printing in Medical Applications

Patient-specific products change lives with customized 3D printed prosthetics, pre-surgery visualization models, and medical devices.

## Getting Started

Upload your file. Don’t have a file? [We can help.](/content/design/index.html)

Select a material and finish that best suits your product.

We’ll start printing your item using our industrial 3D printers and post process your product.

Your print will be shipped and will show up at your door ready to use!

24M + Parts Manufactured  
12 Additive Technologies  
180+ Countries Shipped  
1M+ Global Customers

## Applications

### [Patient-Specific Orthoses & Prostheses](/content/model/material-configurator/upload/index.html)

Fully customized braces and orthotics suited for every individual's needs.

- Durable quality
- Optimized design with functional integration
- Tested in simulations and mechanical methods
- Market-ready solution for O&P with Nylon PA11

[Upload now](/content/model/material-configurator/upload/index.html)

### [Medical Devices](/content/industry/medical#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjI4ODYiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D/index.html)

Modification, prototyping and complete customization of medical tools such as eyewear, implants, hearing aids and surgical instruments.

- Cut costs to help you become more effective and efficient
- Customize manufacturing options
- Decrease material waste

[Learn more](/content/industry/medical#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjI4ODYiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D/index.html)

### [Medical Models](/content/model/material-configurator/upload/index.html)

Medical 3D models enable you to get hands-on with your structure. This gives you a perspective that could not be achieved through images on a screen.

- Small Molecules
- Proteins, Macromolecules and Viruses
- Bacteria, Cell, Tissue, Organism

[Upload now](/content/model/material-configurator/upload/index.html)

## Case Studies

Manufacture high-quality products in 75+ of the best materials and finishes, from plastics to metals.

[Voytek](/content/industry/medical/index.html) [OHD](/content/industry/medical/index.html)

[Voytek\ Discover how Voytek Medical uses on-demand 3D printing to deliver consistent, high-quality components to hospitals and healthcare facilities at scale. Read More](/content/business/case-study-download/voytek-case-study-2/index.html)

[OHD\ Discover how OHD uses additive manufacturing to keep pace with an ever-evolving respirator market, delivering custom adapter solutions without delay. Read more](/content/business/case-study-download/ohd-case-study/index.html)

## Testimonials

Voytek _Medical 3D Printing_

Shapeways allows me the flexibility to improve my design over time, while testing the marketplace for which products sell best.

## The Shapeways Advantage

### [Collaboration for Unique Requirements](/content/partnership/#page-block-4c7sv8k3lg2/index.html)

Let us help with any other unique design and manufacturing requirements—whether that involves specialized facilities or taking on additional certifications to help your business meet its goals.

### [Fast Turnaround](/content/business/additive-manufacturing/index.html)

Working on a project for a customer that has to be just right? Get models back fast, and 3D print new iterations when necessary for final feedback and production.

### [Reliable Quality](/content/business/additive-manufacturing/index.html)

Proprietary processes, expert 3D printing operators, and inspections are our secrets to delivering exceptional, quality products every time.

## Leading-Edge Manufacturing Technology

We use the most advanced manufacturing technology and materials from cutting-edge industry leaders.

## 3D Printing On Demand

Whether you need to prototype one part or enable mass customization on a single product, Shapeways has the manufacturing technology to meet your needs.

## Materials

With a large suite of materials ranging from SLS, MJF to steel, aluminum and precious metals, we have what you need for any case.

[View All Materials](/content/materials/index.html)

## Ready to get started?

From product development to industrial 3D manufacturing, we can help you scale your business.

[contact sales](/content/business/additive-manufacturing#contactsales/index.html)

## Services

- [3D Printing](/content/upload-3d-print-files-models/index.html)
- [Additive Manufacturing](/content/business/additive-manufacturing/index.html)
- [Business](/content/business/additive-manufacturing#contactsales/index.html)
- [API](https://developers.shapeways.com/)

## Support

- [Contact Us](/content/contact/index.html)
- [3D Materials Guide](/content/materials/index.html)

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