Why is 3D-printing so popular right now? What are the pros? 3D-printing opens a whole world of creativity. This process opens conventional constraints on design. With 3D-printing, also known as additive manufacturing, printing objects with complex geometries is now possible. In other words, it is easier now than ever to make a shape that a prior tool or mold does not exist for. This innovation allows for a lot of customization that can be patient-specific. With this specific nature of the design, less material is used. In turn, waste is reduced, which can slash the time and cost needed for manufacturing. Thus, 3D-printing is huge for increasing the potential to innovate and to make precise prototypes.

In orthopedics, 3D printed titanium is superior to other versions of titanium because the 3D printing process allows for design of the implant to be optimal for healing. Titanium specifically is a good material to use because every titanium alloy allows parts to have high tensile strength, lightweight, extraordinary corrosion resistance, and extreme temperature tolerance. When 3D-printing in the spinal implants space, Ti-6Al-4V, a special type of titanium-aluminum alloy, is the most popular material to use. More specifically, Ti-6Al-4V Grade 23 is ideal for medical equipment. Grade 23 is key to ensuring patient safety because is biocompatible due to its reduced levels of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and iron. Reduced levels of these elements allow for improved ductility and fracture toughness. At SAGICO, our team is excited about this technology and the ways it will transform patient care and the surgical experience.

MORE ABOUT SAGICO USA: At SAGICO USA, we promote the efficiency needed to bridge the divide between cost containment and achieving the primary focus of clinicians. Because patient care should be at the forefront of the needs of clinical and medical professionals, not procurement of supplies. Often times, at different stages in the supply chain flow many departments tend to be focused on their own goal. Providers may want to use a specific product because of their familiarity, whereas hospital executives aim to purchase the most affordable quality items. The hospital and facilities procurement services offered at SAGICO USA begins with getting all hospital departments on the same page. This is a key strategy for optimizing healthcare supply chain management. In the era of value-based care, healthcare organizations are focused on reducing redundancies and eliminating waste, but providers also need to work together to effectively reduce costs and boost performance. The team from SAGICO USA promotes efficiency in the healthcare supply chain, so facilities can create substantial cost-reducing opportunities across their organization.

At SAGICO USA we ensure all products meet or exceed all regulatory controls. SAGICO USA and its principals have many years of medical industry success spanning multiple continents and more than 60 countries. SAGICO USA accomplishes its mission with partners throughout the USA, European and PanAsian markets. SAGICO USA and its affiliates are privately held companies with a global corporate network of shareholders with an aggressive pipeline of various products and offerings.DISCLOSURE: We at SAGICO USA are confident in our products and so should our professional surgeons. A surgeon must always rely on his or her own clinical judgment when deciding whether to use a particular medical appliance that may be applicable for a specific patient and adhere to the package insert, product label and/or instructions for use before using any SAGICO USA product. SAGICO USA does not diagnose nor does SAGICO USA offer medical advice on medical conditions and SAGICO USA requires that all surgeons be trained in the use of any particular product before using it in surgery. The information presented is intended to demonstrate the depth and future of all of SAGICO USA’s  product lines. Some products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact SAGICO USA prior to any medical procedures to learn more.

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