Qwadra and Create it REAL advance 3D printing solutions for orthopedics using innovative foam technology

Ablethe digital division of Eqwal and an international provider of digital solutions in the field of orthotics and prosthetics, has a strategic partnership with Make it real Announce. Create it REAL, a leader in advanced 3D printing technologies, incorporates its multi-patented programmable foam technology into Qwadra's Sona Flex and Sona Edge 3D printers. This collaboration allows healthcare professionals to produce orthopedic devices with precision, speed and high customization.

Qwadra's Sona Edge printer is specifically designed to control different areas of stiffness and flexibility in orthopedic braces. This provides a more customized and comfortable fit that meets patients' specific needs. This innovation allows doctors to create customized devices that improve the quality of care.

In parallel, the Sona Flex printer allows different foam densities to be managed using programmable foam technology. This provides an optimal balance between orthopedic correction and patient comfort and is ideal for producing individual seating solutions and mattresses. This adaptability ensures that medical and comfort requirements are met in equal measure.

“This partnership with Create it REAL strengthens our position as a leading provider of 3D printing innovations for orthopedic technology,” said Luc Buronat, CEO of Quadra. “The ability to control the stiffness and density of the Sona Edge and Sona Flex enables clinicians to create custom orthotics that increase comfort and therapeutic effectiveness while reducing waste and taking a step toward the future of responsible production.”

The integration of Create it REAL technology not only optimizes print setup and shortens production times, but also promotes responsible use of resources. New production methods and materials contribute significantly to reducing waste and implementing recycling processes, paving the way towards a circular economy.

“We are on a digital transformation journey with the overarching goal of making the future greener,” explains Jacob Nissen, CEO of Create it REAL. “Partnering with Quadra is an important step in integrating computer-aided design (CAD) systems with advanced 3D printing technologies, both for the benefit of consumers and as an enabler of new production methods for sustainable production and reduced carbon footprint in the healthcare sector.”

Through this collaboration, Quadra now offers more comprehensive, innovative and sustainable solutions to the healthcare sector, supporting professionals around the world to increase the quality and efficiency of their orthopedic products.