Digital Manufacturing of Customized
Orthopaedic Implants
ADAPT aims to integrate technological and digital advancements in the field of Advanced Manufacturing of Customized Orthopaedic Implants,
to face the high requirements (complex geometries and demanding structures) in the manufacturing of patient customized metallic implants
for the hip and knee.
AM – Solutions
The project implements and scales up a range of proposed solutions over the multiple stages of Additive Manufacturing (AM) from intelligent implant designs and advanced Powder Bed Fusion-Laser Beam (PBF-LB) technologies to post-processing and quality
control. AM comprises the best solution for the fabrication of complex geometries and building of bone scaffolds. The project addresses both
upstream (anatomy scans, 3D CADs) and downstream (post-processing, quality control) manufacturing stages that directly affect performance,
autonomy, and flexibility in industrial AM of metallic implants.
Material Implemetation
A step further, ADAPT addresses implant AM by introducing medical grade beta-Ti alloys with increased mechanical biocompatibility and achieving engineered porosities at microstructure scales through PBF-LB processing. The project’s digital advances achieve “First-Time-Right” approaches in AM, replacing “trial ‘n error”, reducing material-energy uses and the number of defects, with gains on the whole value chain.
ADAPT – Blog
Discover exciting contributions, innovative approaches, and the latest findings relating to the project.
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What Is Bone Segmentation and How Is It Used in Orthopedics?
Every orthopedic procedure – whether diagnosis, treatment decision-making, preoperative planning, or surgery – begins with a clear understanding of the patient’s anatomy. In the case of a joint replacement, before a customized implant can be chosen or designed, manufactured, and validated, there is one essential step: identifying the relevant anatomical structures from medical images. In a nutshell, the surgeon first needs to understand where the bone is, what shape it…
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From Aerospace to Kneecaps: The Magic of Titanium Alloys
Envision a new era in medicine – one where implants are not only safer and more effective, but also engineered to the specific needs of every individual. The ADAPT project is leading this transformation, harnessing the power of advanced β-titanium alloy powders and state-of-the-art additive manufacturing to craft custom implants that truly fit each patient. This ground-breaking approach ensures better outcomes, faster recoveries, and a higher quality of life. Discover…
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Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee: A Growing Global Burden and the Need for Smarter Orthopedic Solutions
When Joint Degeneration Becomes a Life-Limiting Condition Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee is one of the most prevalent and disabling musculoskeletal conditions worldwide. Far from being a benign consequence of aging, hip and knee osteoarthritis represent a major public health and socioeconomic challenge, profoundly affecting mobility, independence, productivity, and quality of life. As populations age and life expectancy increases, the burden of joint degeneration continues to rise, placing unprecedented…
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Who We Are: Personalized Orthopedic Implants
ADAPT Project: Advancing Personalized Orthopedic Implants Through Next-Generation Digital and Additive Manufacturing Orthopedic medicine is undergoing a profound transformation. As the population ages and the demand for joint replacement surgeries continues to rise, traditional implant manufacturing methods face new challenges with increasing levels of complexity, customization needs, and quality expectations. Standardized implants, typically produced in a limited number of sizes, often fail to perfectly match the anatomy of individual patients,…