How Artus3D Improved Orthopaedic Manufacturing Efficiency with Raise3D RMS220

Company Overview

Artus3D specializes in the design and production of high quality orthopaedic devices. By combining conventional manufacturing methods with advanced additive manufacturing technologies, the company delivers tailored solutions for patients who require long lasting and comfortable orthoses.

Their work sits at the intersection of medical technology and digital manufacturing, where precision, reliability, and material performance are essential.

The Challenge: Labor Intensive Production and Material Waste

Traditionally, manufacturing orthoses and prosthetic components has been a highly manual and material intensive process. These limitations made it difficult to scale production while maintaining consistent quality.

According to Niek from Artus3D, the conventional production method involves:

• Labor intensive one on one manufacturing
• Low production efficiency
• Significant material waste, sometimes up to 70 to 80 percent
• Limited design freedom for complex geometries

Conventional subtractive processes not only consumed excessive raw material but also required multiple manual steps, increasing production time and limiting scalability.

As demand grew and operational efficiency became more critical, Artus3D began exploring industrial SLS as a long term solution.

Why SLS: Efficiency, Durability and Scalability

For Artus3D, SLS was not just about faster production. It was about achieving the mechanical performance required for medical devices that must last several years.

“Our orthoses are required to be durable and have a service life of several years, which can only be achieved through SLS printing.”

SLS delivered several decisive advantages:

1. Increased Efficiency

With SLS, a single operator can perform work that previously required three or four people. Production becomes more streamlined and significantly less dependent on manual labour.

2. Material Optimization

Unlike subtractive methods, SLS dramatically reduces material waste. Unsintered powder can be reused, supporting a more sustainable and cost efficient workflow.

3. Batch Production

Traditional methods require one on one manufacturing. With SLS, multiple parts can be produced simultaneously in a single build, regardless of geometry complexity.

4. Overnight Printing

Parts can be printed overnight and be ready the next day, improving turnaround times and enabling more predictable production planning.

5. Design Freedom and Functional Integration

SLS enables the creation of complex geometries and the integration of different stiffness zones within a single orthosis, improving both performance and patient comfort.