about the 3D
implants and what
are you doing to
create the awareness
among your target
audience?
The awareness levels are
very low when it comes to
the use of 3D printing in
medical practices in India.
Our strategy is to build
relationships with relevant
stakeholders by attending
the conferences of
importance, one on one
meetings with clinical
innovators enthusiastic
about new developments
in 3D printing. They will
be our champions of
knowledge as they will use
it and gain the first hand
experience followed by
spreading the word
around. It is going to take
time as the global
innovations will spread
slowly. The doctors from
India will come to know
about these through social
media and other mediums
as well. They will travel to
various other countries
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curve for them but it is a
matter of time, that they
will create unique
products. But at this
moment, we have an edge
due to the long experience
we have in this space. We
have our own softwares to
design and test various
aspects related to the
implants. These are
extremely complex
processes and those will
take time.
What I have seen
happening in India are the
and gain knowledge first
patient centric anatomy
hand. I guess things will
models that are used for
pick up in next couple of
pre-surgery planning. The
years.
doctors would be
interested in the real time
What is the current
use of 3D printing in models where they could
actually understand the
medical implants
issues in patients. I have
within India?
seen such anatomy models
being used but it is a drop
In India, the usage is
in the ocean. So, that is the
limited as of now. There
are only few startups who low hanging fruit where
have been working on the we could witness more
3D printed products. Very companies venturing into
new and yet to build upon the area. But the surgery
and implants would
their capability to
manufacture implants that require more capabilities
and intellectual property.
are safe. It is a learning