COP Chimie
Develops and formulates specialized 3D printable silicone materials (COPSIL 3D) for custom orthopedic devices, enabling direct printing of flexible, skin-contact prostheses and orthoses without traditional molding.
- CEO / Founder
- David Denis
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Department of Drôme (grants)
Technology & Products
Key Products
COPSIL 3D silicone elastomers; COPSIL SOCKET for soft sockets; Bio-based epoxy resins; Polyurethane formulations; Acrylic materials; Custom-tailored polymer solutions
Technological Advantage
Proprietary silicone formulations achieve precise rheological control for 3D printing (extended working time up to 50 minutes, hardness from 10 Shore A), protected by 4 years of doctoral research and 6 scientific publications; materials match mechanical performance of cast/injection molded parts while enabling complex geometries impossible with traditional methods.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces orthopedic device manufacturing time and costs by 40-60% compared to traditional casting methods, enables on-demand production of custom-fit prostheses with complex geometries, and provides skin-certified materials that eliminate manual molding steps.
How They Differentiate
Specializes exclusively in orthopedic-grade silicone materials with 3D printability, unlike general polymer suppliers; offers skin-contact certified formulations specifically validated for medical devices, while competitors typically focus on industrial or general-purpose silicones; provides integrated technical support and validated processes for orthopedic applications.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Orthoprosthetists, prosthetists-orthotists, medical device manufacturers, orthopedic equipment producers
Industry Verticals
Medical/Orthopedic; Healthcare; Consumer Goods; Food Contact Applications; Industrial Prototyping
Competitors
Dow Silicones; Wacker Chemie; Shin-Etsu Chemical
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
European leader in manufacturing polymers for external orthopedic devices; 2,569 LinkedIn followers; ISO 9001 v.2015 certified
Major Milestones
1987: Company founded in Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans, France; 1988: Began developing orthopedic materials; 2013: Initiated focus on soft material 3D printing after FATO congress; 2021: Launched COPSIL 3D printable silicone elastomer range; ISO 9001:2015 certification; Investment of >20% of turnover in R&D annually
Notable Customers
Vytruve; MakeSense3D