Individual production of otoplastics using 3D printing technology – in rigid 3D, silicone and SysTherm®.
hoesol Otoplastik-Labor GmbH
GörlitzNew on Amplifa
About hoesol
The hoesol Otoplastik-Labor GmbH in Görlitz manufactures custom otoplastics based on modern 3D printing technology. Ear impressions are digitally captured and produced as custom-fit products using additive manufacturing. The portfolio includes RIC and ITE otoplastics, water splash protection, sleep protection, in-ear monitoring molds and custom-molded hearing protection in cooperation with Hörluchs; individual special shapes are also produced. Materials used include rigid 3D (photopolymer), SysTherm® PU with a thermal effect as well as silicones in various degrees of hardness (60, 35 and 25 Shore A), optionally painted, polished or matte-finished. Orders are placed via an online ordering portal with an order overview. Customers include hearing aid acousticians as well as users from in-ear monitoring, occupational safety and swimming sports.
- Site
- Görlitz
- Processes
- 3D printing of otoplastics (rigid 3D, silicone, SysTherm®), Production of RIC otoplastics, Production of ITE otoplastics, Water splash protection production, Snore/sleep protection production, In-ear monitoring mold production, Custom-molded hearing protection (HA, Sowei, HA Active), Painting/surface finishing of otoplastics
- Materials
- rigid 3D, SysTherm® PU, Silicone 60 Shore A, Silicone 35 Shore A (buoyant), Silicone 25 Shore A, Photopolymer, rigid 3D (photopolymer)
- Industries
- Hearing systems/hearing acoustics, Music/in-ear monitoring, Occupational safety/hearing protection, Swimming sports
- 01
Online ordering via ordering portal
- 02
3D scanning of ear impressions
- 03
3D printing production of the otoplastic
- 04
Surface finishing (painting/polishing/matting)
- 05
Shipping
Materials
rigid 3D (photopolymer)
Hard material with a scratch-resistant, easy-to-clean surface and high flexural and fracture strength.
SysTherm® PU
Permanently elastic material with thermal effect: firm at room temperature, soft at body temperature.
Silicone 60 Shore A
Permanently elastic silicone for SE otoplastics and in-ear monitoring, combinable in multiple colors.
Silicone 35 Shore A (buoyant)
Permanently elastic, buoyant and long-term color-stable special silicone for swim protection.
Silicone 25 Shore A
Extra soft, conformable silicone for sleep protection.
Locations
Görlitz
DELaboratory and production
- Materials
- Photopolymer, SysTherm® PU, silicone 60/35/25 Shore A
- 3D printing technology
- 3D scanner for ear impressions
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D printing of otoplastics (rigid 3D, silicone, SysTherm®)Additive | – | – | – | – | rigid 3D (photopolymer), Silicone 60 Shore A, SysTherm® PU, Silicone 35 Shore A, Silicone 25 Shore A |
| Production of RIC otoplasticsPlastics | – | – | – | – | rigid 3D, Silicone 60 Shore A, SysTherm® PU |
| Production of ITE otoplasticsPlastics | – | – | – | – | rigid 3D, Silicone 60 Shore A, SysTherm® PU |
| Water splash protection productionPlastics | – | – | – | – | Silicone 35 Shore A |
| Snore/sleep protection productionPlastics | – | – | – | – | Silicone 25 Shore A |
| In-ear monitoring mold productionPlastics | – | – | – | – | Silicone 60 Shore A |
| Custom-molded hearing protection (HA, Sowei, HA Active)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Photopolymer, Silicone |
| Painting/surface finishing of otoplasticsSurface | – | – | – | – | rigid 3D, Silicone 60 Shore A, Silicone 35 Shore A |
| 3D scanning of ear impressionsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers