Depending on the orthotics you want to create, different materials can be considered. But not all of them have the same properties and must be chosen with care. Here is a guide to our catalog and preferred materials.
To print your orthotics in 3D you will have access to different printing techniques:
- FDM technique: Slow but affordable and with a large choice of materials
- DLP Technique: Fast for rigid orthotics
- SLA Technique: Good materials, slow printing but with a high level of finish
- MJF technique: High-quality powdered result with superior finish and mechanical properties.
Some models like AFOs for example are only validated on MJF - PA11 because of its mechanical properties that can handle the strength put in the orthosis during walking. Printing it in FDM will result in a poor quality product that will break.
Here is a PDF summary of all our catalog products, categorized by material and printing technique
Congratulations! You are now an expert in choosing materials for 3D orthotics :)