Mecuris at a glance:
User orientation - Highest quality -
Co-creation
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Our history
Mecuris is a medical technology start-up that was founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the University Hospital Munich (LMU).
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The idea behind Mecuris originally arose from two different research projects: Jannis Breuninger researched additively manufactured prostheses and prosthetic feet at the Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart. Dr. Simon Weidert, on the other hand, worked on orthoses from the 3D printer at the University of Munich Hospital. The aim of both projects was to individualize and digitize the creation of orthopedic aids - Time-saving, high quality, reimbursable and above all as a real asset to the life of the wearer.
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Mecuris at a glance:
User orientation - Highest quality -
Co-creation
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Our history
Mecuris is a medical technology start-up that was founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the University Hospital Munich (LMU).
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The idea behind Mecuris originally arose from two different research projects: Jannis Breuninger researched additively manufactured prostheses and prosthetic feet at the Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart. Dr. Simon Weidert, on the other hand, worked on orthoses from the 3D printer at the University of Munich Hospital. The aim of both projects was to individualize and digitize the creation of orthopedic aids - Time-saving, high quality, reimbursable and above all as a real asset to the life of the wearer.
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Mecuris at a glance:
User orientation - Highest quality -
Co-creation
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Our history
Mecuris is a medical technology start-up that was founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the University Hospital Munich (LMU).
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The idea behind Mecuris originally arose from two different research projects: Jannis Breuninger researched additively manufactured prostheses and prosthetic feet at the Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart. Dr. Simon Weidert, on the other hand, worked on orthoses from the 3D printer at the University of Munich Hospital. The aim of both projects was to individualize and digitize the creation of orthopedic aids - Time-saving, high quality, reimbursable and above all as a real asset to the life of the wearer.
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Mecuris at a glance:
User orientation - Highest quality -
Co-creation
​
Our history
Mecuris is a medical technology start-up that was founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the University Hospital Munich (LMU).
​
The idea behind Mecuris originally arose from two different research projects: Jannis Breuninger researched additively manufactured prostheses and prosthetic feet at the Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart. Dr. Simon Weidert, on the other hand, worked on orthoses from the 3D printer at the University of Munich Hospital. The aim of both projects was to individualize and digitize the creation of orthopedic aids - Time-saving, high quality, reimbursable and above all as a real asset to the life of the wearer.
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Mecuris at a glance:
User orientation - Highest quality -
Co-creation
​
Our history
Mecuris is a medical technology start-up that was founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the University Hospital Munich (LMU).
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The idea behind Mecuris originally arose from two different research projects: Jannis Breuninger researched additively manufactured prostheses and prosthetic feet at the Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart. Dr. Simon Weidert, on the other hand, worked on orthoses from the 3D printer at the University of Munich Hospital. The aim of both projects was to individualize and digitize the creation of orthopedic aids - Time-saving, high quality, reimbursable and above all as a real asset to the life of the wearer.
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Tailor-made solutions for your customers
Individual orthoses & prostheses - digitally created, 3D printed
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Our goal is to offer you the opportunity to create individual orthotics and prostheses online in a cost- and time-saving manner. Integrated into a digital value chain, we are your partner for the future in orthopedic technology. To do this, we translate traditional craftsmanship into digital workflows and patient-specific products that are manufactured using industrial 3D printing: I 'm always up-to-date, always up to date to meet the highest quality and safety standards.
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Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM):
From a print file to a finished device
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), is a core part of the digital value chain if you are working digitally in the field of orthopaedic technology.
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Always remain flexible: Whether you prefer to have a ready-modeled positive model milled or printed and then thermoformed, or you want to 3D print the fully designed orthotic blank. That is entirely up to you.
Hybrid or fully digital? You decide!
When you use the Mecuris Solution Platform, you always decide how deep you want to dive into digital manufacturing. Depending on the stage at which you end the digital processing, you choose between hybrid or fully digital manufacturing.
Correction of a
patient scan
Creation of a digital positive model
Configuration of the orthosis design
Hybrid manufacturing
Milling/3D printing of the
digitally created positive model
+ traditional manufacturing of the orthosis (e.g. thermoforming)
Fully digital manufacturing
digitally created positive model + digitally manufactured orthosis blank (3D printing)
Hybrid manufacturing enables a gradual approach to digital fabrication: In this case, you create your previous plaster positive digitally by correcting the patient scan with the Mecuris3D Correction tool and modeling the positive model according using Mecuris3D Modeling. The digitally created functional form can be downloaded and sent to a manufacturing partner for milling or 3D printing. The final orthosis blank is then manufactured as usual by hand using the thermoforming process.
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Take it one step further with fully digital manufacturing: Based on the digitally corrected and modeled positive model, you now also create the orthosis blank digitally, using the Mecuris3D Creator. Then you print the blank conveniently with your manufacturing partner using high-quality 3D printing.
Maximum flexibility: You want to learn more about these two methods?
Manufacturing methods in the digital manufacturing process
Manufacturing the functional form or orthotic blanks with a service provider is as simple as can be. From the point at which you exit the Mecuris Solution Platform, manufacturing takes place in 5 simple steps:
1
generate
STL-file
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Send file
to service provider
3
Transmit printing details
4
Manufacturing of positive model
/orthosis blank
5
Post-processing
On this page, we give you all the information you need to hold the finished product in your hands after it has been edited in the Mecuris Solution Platform:
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Manufacturing processes at a glance: Technology, materials, advantages
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Produce positive model as a core in a hybrid process: Milling vs. FDM printing
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3D printing orthotic blanks in the fully digital manufacturing process: SLS- vs. MJF-printing
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6 tips & tricks on getting started with digital orthotic fabrication
The CAD-manufacturing processes at a glance
The positive model as the core of hybrid manufacturing
In the hybrid manufacturing process, you traditionally produce the final orthosis blank in your own workshop e. g. using the thermoforming process. You have created and downloaded the required positive model digitally in the Mecuris3D Modeling tool instead of using plaster. It is then milled or 3D printed by a service provider or in-house.
Here's a brief overview of the processes:
CNC milling (Computerized Numeric Control)
CNC milling ("Computerized Numercial Control") is a subtractive manufacturing process. In this method, the positive model is cut out of a block of material (blank) with the aid of milling or cutting tools.
FDM printing (Fused Depositioning Modeling)
3D printing processes are additive manufacturing processes. In FDM printing, the positive model is built up layer by layer from molten plastic. Simple and inexpensive FDM printing is ideally suited for manufacturing functional forms. For the production of an orthosis itself, this manufacturing process is currently ruled out for a wide variety of reasons - e.g. durability.
Choice of materials:
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Hard foam
heat resistant and optimal
price-performance ratio
Choice of materials:
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Polycarbonate (PC)
High melting temperature
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Not suitable: Polylactide (PLA)
melting temperature too low for subsequent thermoforming process
Main advantages:
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very precise due to computerized control technology
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delivery of the functional form including reinforcement bar
Main advantages:
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favorable machine and material prices
unproblematic in-house production
low percentage of waste
The orthosis blank in a fully digital production
In a fully digital production, you have digitally designed and configured the orthotic blank after modeling it in the Mecuris3D Creator. You then send the finished printing file to a 3D printing service provider after downloading it. Afterwards, you provide the delivered blank with closures and padding.
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Due to the demands placed on an orthosis, we recommend that you place great value on the highest quality for 3D printing in terms of the resilience and robustness of the finished product. Two additive manufacturing processes are currently particularly suitable for this purpose:
SLS printing (selective laser sintering)
In this process, a laser heats the powdered base material and fuses it selectively to the contours of the designed 3D file.
MJF printing (Multijet Fusion)
Using infrared light and two reactants, the powdered base material is fused according to the geometry of the designed 3D file.
Materials and their benefits for both processes:
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Polyamide (PA) PA11/PA12
> biocompatible and mechanically resilient
> finishing with grinding/coloring and painting possible
> high composite quality ensures high mechanical load capacity
> sharp edges and fine details possible
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Polypropylene (PP)
> very high breaking elongation, low weight, good postformability
> especially well suited for cases where formability is particularly important
The right service provider for you?
You can find possible manufacturing partners on the Mecuris Solution Platform
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possible
service provider
Information on manufacturing
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You have successfully created a positive model or a finished orthosis blank? Then off you go into production! If you don't have a manufacturing partner yet, we've linked some possible service providers on the Mecuris Solution Platform for you. So you can quickly get a quote for your file and get started:
1. Choose a possible service provider
2. Send request via e-mail - please use the respective request forms, which will help you to define the most important parameters.
3. Place order
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Please note: all partners based in Europe will also provide their services internationally, with extra charges on shipping and customs.
Materialise combines the largest group of software developers in the industry with one of the largest
and most complete 3D printing facilities in the world.
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more information
CIRP is the world leading organization in production engineering research and is at the forefront of design, optimization, control and management of processes, machines and systems.
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more information
FORMRISE sees itself as a “quality leader”. It all begins with the design of the components and ends with quality assurance and punctual delivery.
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more information
6 tips & tricks from the expert:
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Choice of hard foam for CNC milling
Choose a 90kg/m³ foam to achieve the best balance between cost, milling time, and post-processing capabilities.
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Thermoform with a polycarbonate (PC) positive model made by FDM printing
Pull 1-2 socks over the model in order not to exceed the model's temperature of 135°C.
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PA 11 vs. PA12
While PA11 is more ecological (castor oil base), has better elongation at break and flexibility, PA12 is more convincing in terms of robustness and production time/cost. PA12 is the "older" material and is used on more and larger machines.
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Polypropylene (PP)
Particularly well suited for applications in which formability is especially important - for example, in the care of (small) children. However, the material cannot be dyed. It always comes in a somewhat yellowish white or in a pale/light gray.
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In-house manufacturing
The easiest way to get started in the 3D printing world is to have your own FDM printer, so you can make your purpose molds right in the shop or even realize test prints.
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Dyeing the SLS printed part
Do you want to achieve long-lasting fresh colors? Then choose a UV-resistant ink.
STL file and now what?
We go the extra mile with you!
Do you want to manufacture yourself or have further questions on the subject of digital production? Then take part in a free webinar or send us a message.