Rady Children's Hospital 3D Innovations Lab
Operates a point-of-care 3D printing lab (3D Innovations Lab) that produces patient-specific anatomical models for pre-operative planning and simulation in pediatric surgery, reducing surgical times and improving outcomes.
- CEO / Founder
- Kimberly Chavalas Cripe
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Hospital receiving grants and donations (not venture capital funding)
- Latest Round
- Federal grant programs (hospital funding)
- Key Investors
- Major donors and grantors include Helen and Will Webster Foundation (donor to 3D Innovations Lab)
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D-printed surgical models; Arc Viewer (free 3D visualization software); 3D-printed face shields and medical devices
Technological Advantage
Proprietary in-house 3D printing and software development for medical imaging, integrated directly into clinical workflow; defensible through hospital-specific expertise and donor funding (e.g., $1M from Helen and Will Webster Foundation).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces pediatric surgical operation time by up to 30%, cuts anesthesia exposure and infection risks, and improves surgical accuracy through 3D-printed anatomical models, enabling better pre-operative visualization and practice.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on pediatric cases with over 2,800 models produced for 2,073 patients; offers free Arc Viewer software unlike competitors who charge; integrated lab within a top-ranked children's hospital enabling rapid clinical adoption.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Pediatric surgeons, hospitals, medical educators
Industry Verticals
Healthcare; Medical Devices; Education
Competitors
Boston Children's Hospital 3D Printing Lab; Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 3D Printing Service; Mayo Clinic 3D Anatomic Modeling Lab
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Produced 2,800 3D-printed models for 2,073 patients; lab established in 2018 with $1M expansion grant in 2020; software (Arc Viewer) adopted by multiple external hospitals.
Major Milestones
2018: 3D Innovations Lab established; 2020: Received $1M gift to expand 3D printing; 2025: Released free Arc Viewer software nationally; 2025: Produced 2,800 models for 2,073 patients
Notable Customers
Rady Children's Hospital surgeons and departments; Other hospitals using Arc Viewer software