3D printing equipment by molten filament

Implantable additive manufacturing

PEEK-OPTIMATM filament AM for 3D printing

1.75 mm filament developed for molten filament manufacturing of medical devices in implantable grade PEEK.

Technical view

From coil to custom geometry

In the manufacture by molten filament, the material is heated and deposited layer by layer. The PEEK-OPTIMA AM filament has been optimized for this process and allows exploring complex geometries, industrial production and flows close to the service location.

1,75 mm

Nominal filament diameter presented for compatible platforms and controlled processes.

Implantable grade

Based on the PEEK-OPTIMA family, with a history of prolonged contact devices.

Material efficiency

Localised deposition can reduce losses compared to totally subtractive routes.

Customization

Additive manufacturing favors small batches and specific anatomy.

Why manufacture by molten filament

The process can extend the freedom of drawing, reduce investment in tooling, accelerate iterations and support anatomy-adjusted devices. Final performance depends on the printer, parameters, layer orientation and post-processing.

Properties shown

The document highlights biocompatibility, low level of extractable and leachables, chemical resistance, fatigue and fluency, lightness, modulus near the bone and compatibility with sterilization methods. Each combination of process and device requires own validation.

Applications and support

Applications in spine, CMF, dental prostheses, orthopedics and sports medicine are cited. Support may include market assessment, development, performance validation, regulatory strategy and clinical adoption.