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Enable the Next Generation of Medical Innovation

Advanced 3D printing solutions for medical device research, prototyping, and training

ISO 9001 · ISO 13485 · AS9100 · ITAR Registered · Secure & Compliant

ISO 13485 Certified

Meeting strict safety and traceability standards for medical devices.

Medical Materials

ABS-M30i, Somos® BioClear, MED615RGD™, and more medical-grade choices

Parts Printed

6+ Million medical 3D printed parts produced

Full-Service

25+ post process production finishing and inspection services

Universities and medical research programs are driving the next wave of healthcare innovation — developing new devices, testing materials, and refining manufacturing processes through 3D printing in Universities. Stratasys Direct supports these initiatives with ISO 13485-certified 3D printing, giving educators and researchers the precision, speed, and flexibility needed to explore concepts, validate designs, and advance device development.

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Challenges in Medical Device Research and Education

Limited access to advanced prototyping resources slows progress and increases costs for research teams.
Difficulty translating academic designs into manufacturable prototypes creates barriers between lab concepts and real-world devices.
Budget and equipment constraints limit exposure to production-grade materials and processes.

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3D Printing Solutions for Medical Device Research and Training

Certified additive manufacturing capabilities provide production-quality parts for functional testing and evaluation, including 3D printed lab equipment used in research environments.
Collaborative engineering support helps researchers refine designs for manufacturability and performance, advancing innovation in 3D biomedical printing applications.
Flexible, cost-effective access to multiple 3D printing technologies accelerates experimentation without capital investment.

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Why Leading Universities and Research Teams Choose Stratasys Direct®

ISO 13485-certified facilities ensure quality and repeatability for device-related studies, including emergings applications like 3D printing microfluidics.
Decades of experience supporting medical research, R&D, and pre-production programs.
Broad technology and material access for accurate testing and validation.
In-house production and inspection guarantee traceability and reliability.
Secure file management protects proprietary designs and research data.

Ready to Advance Medical Device Research and Education?

From early-stage prototyping to validated device studies, Stratasys Direct supports academic innovation through 3D printing in colleges, universities, and research programs — helping teams turn ideas into outcomes with precision, consistency, and confidence.

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