Paragon Medical Strengthens its Additive Manufacturing Capabilities through Partnership with 3D Systems

Paragon Medical, a global industry leader in medical device manufacturing, is continuing to invest in innovative technologies by providing additive manufacturing capabilities through its partnership with 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD). The partnership between Paragon Medical and 3D Systems leverages the historical expertise and capabilities both organizations bring to their customers, offering a combined commercial approach within medical device.

3D Systems brings more than 35 years as a leading additive manufacturing solutions provider with a specialty in medical devices. Paragon Medical’s partnership with 3D Systems includes:

Paragon Medical is deploying the most up-to-date, state-of-the-art technology in both their existing Innovation Center and new 34,000 square foot dedicated additive manufacturing site that’s anticipated to fully open in the Spring of 2023. The new facility, coupled with Paragon Medical’s existing AM design and production capabilities at its Orthopedic Innovation Center in Warsaw, IN, demonstrates their continued commitment to innovation in design and manufacturing.

Paragon Medical serves as a trusted partner in Additive Manufacturing. Its 3D printing capabilities can reduce lead time, cost, and supply chain complexity across product lines in the medical device industry. With historically high on-time delivery rates, operations and engineering expertise, and strategic partnerships, Paragon Medical serves as the extension of medical device teams to streamline product launch and ongoing commercial supply, enabling continuous delivery of best-in-class product to customers.

“3D Systems is excited to partner with Paragon Medical to help them scale medical device production with state-of-the-art metal and plastic 3D printing technologies.  This is a continuation of our strategy to grow the preferred partner network and simplify the supply chain for medical device OEMs to bring innovative products to market” said Gautam Gupta, Sr. VP and General Manager, Medical Devices for 3D Systems.

“Through our expertise in not only Additive Manufacturing, but also post-processing and supply chain management, we are able to offer a full end-to-end solution to our clients,” shared Daniel Owens, VP of Innovation and Technology at Paragon Medical. “Market acceptance of AM will continue to grow through education of the technology and strategic partnerships between OEMs an CMOs that offer unique capabilities backed by R&D and operational expertise.”