IFA3D
Develops and manufactures custom-made medical devices, including epitheses (facial prostheses) and respiratory masks, using 3D printing technology for individualized patient care.
- CEO / Founder
- Andreas Velten
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Established
Technology & Products
Key Products
Custom-made epitheses (facial prostheses); Custom-made respiratory masks; Special prosthetics
Technological Advantage
Leverages 3D printing for rapid, individualized production of medical devices, backed by decades of experience in anaplastology since 1998. The integration of digital workflows with medical expertise provides a unique value proposition in the medical device niche.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides custom-made medical devices with high precision and individual fit, reducing production time and improving patient comfort compared to traditional manual methods.
How They Differentiate
Combines traditional anaplastology craftsmanship with modern 3D printing technology, offering faster production times and more precise customization compared to traditional manual methods.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hospitals, clinics, and patients requiring custom-made facial prostheses and respiratory masks
Industry Verticals
Medical; Healthcare
Competitors
Institut Schilling GmbH; Epithetik Zentrum Berlin
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Active presence in the AM industry: member of MGA – Mobility goes Additive e.V. (industry association); exhibitor at HNO Tagungsprogramm 2017 (German ENT conference trade show). No quantitative growth metrics (revenue, employees) disclosed.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1998; Spin-off IFA3D Medical Solutions GmbH in 2016
Notable Customers
Medical institutions and healthcare providers treating laryngectomy patients (tracheoesophageal fistulas); referenced in clinical publications (Wiley journal Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology) and presented at the German Society for Pneumology congress (62. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Pneumologie). Specific customer names not disclosed due to patient privacy.