Patient-specific metal implants, cutting guides and surgical models from 3D metal printing
Koln 3D Switzerland Sàrl
Genève · La Chaux-de-Fonds · HongkongNew on Amplifa
About Koln 3D Switzerland
Koln 3D Switzerland Sàrl is a medical technology company with production in La Chaux-de-Fonds (canton of Neuchâtel) and headquarters in Geneva. It belongs to the Koln3D Technology group, whose parent company Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Limited was founded in Hong Kong in 2015 and is regarded as the first manufacturer of medical 3D metal printing products in Hong Kong. The company manufactures patient-specific medical devices using 3D metal printing, including orthopaedic and maxillofacial implants, surgical cutting guides, surgical models, personalised rehabilitation devices and protective equipment for medical staff. Every component is individually tailored to the patient's anatomy and the surgeon's requirements. The value chain covers the entire process from design through printing to polishing and delivery, supported by an interactive online platform for planning and communication between technicians and surgeons. The quality management system is certified to ISO 13485, including biocompatibility testing. The company supplies hospitals in Hong Kong, Singapore, France and Kazakhstan.
- Site
- La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Processes
- 3D metal printing (additive manufacturing) of patient-specific medical devices, Manufacture of patient-specific orthopaedic implants, Manufacture of patient-specific maxillofacial implants, Manufacture of patient-specific cutting guides (surgical guides), Manufacture of surgical instruments and PSI, Polishing of implants (post-processing), Surgical models, Biocompatibility testing / quality inspection (ISO 13485)
- Materials
- Metal powder (supplier globally renowned, alloy for medical implants), Metal powder (medical alloy), 3D metal printing (additive manufacturing), Polishing
- Certificates
- ISO 13485
- Founded
- 2020
- Industries
- Medical technology, Orthopaedic implants, Maxillofacial surgery, Hospital sector
- 01
Requirements clarification with surgeons
- 02
Design of the patient-specific component (online platform)
- 03
3D metal printing
- 04
Polishing (post-processing)
- 05
Biocompatibility testing and quality control (ISO 13485)
- 06
Delivery to medical professionals
Materials and Processes
Metal powder (medical alloy)
Metal powder from a globally renowned supplier as the base material for patient-specific implants; alloy based on scientific studies on body contact.
3D metal printing (additive manufacturing)
Manufacturing process for patient-specific orthopaedic and maxillofacial implants, cutting guides and surgical models with high precision.
Polishing
Post-processing step for the implants before delivery to medical professionals.
Locations
La Chaux-de-Fonds
CHProduction site
- Lot size
- One-off production (patient-specific)
- Materials
- Metal powder (medical alloy)
Genève
CHHeadquarters Koln 3D Switzerland / Koln3D Technology SA
Hongkong
HKParent company Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Limited
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D metal printing (additive manufacturing) of patient-specific medical devicesAdditive | – | – | – | – | Metal powder (alloy not specified) |
| Manufacture of patient-specific orthopaedic implantsAdditive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of patient-specific maxillofacial implantsAdditive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of patient-specific cutting guides (surgical guides)Additive | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| Manufacture of surgical instruments and PSIAdditive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Polishing of implants (post-processing)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surgical modelsAdditive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biocompatibility testing / quality inspection (ISO 13485)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
The quality management system is certified to ISO 13485; the certification covers not only the processes but also biocompatibility testing. The product range is manufactured with high precision to each patient's anatomy.
| Evidence | La Chaux-de-Fonds |
|---|---|
| ISO 13485 |
History
- 2015
Koln3D founded in Hong Kong; first 3D-printed metal talus produced at the request of a surgeon
- 2020
Koln 3D Switzerland founded in Geneva
- 2022
Start of production in Switzerland; Helen Yau becomes COO of Koln3D Technology SA
- 2023
Establishment of the production site in La Chaux-de-Fonds (canton of Neuchâtel); more than 100 cases completed worldwide