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OIC International, Medi Mold and AddUp entered into a strategic partnership to establish an advanced orthopedic implant manufacturing facility powered by 3D printing and precision engineering. The facility will be housed within the Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone (AMTZ), India’s flagship medical device manufacturing park.
This trilateral arrangement aims to evolve India into a global hub for high-performance orthopedic implants while aligning with the Indian government’s “Make in India” and medical self-reliance initiatives. OIC is launching a line of implants manufactured in India using advanced additive 3D technology, designed for both domestic and global markets. Developed with proprietary technology, these implants aim to significantly reduce post-surgery recovery time while delivering solutions at a fraction of the cost and can be produced on a mass scale, close to the delivery points.
At the core of the initiative is AddUp’s metal additive manufacturing technology, which will serve as the backbone of the new facility.
The first metal 3D printer from AddUp’s FormUp range will be installed at AMTZ, enabling rapid prototyping and market entry. This infrastructure, operated by Medi Mold, will aim to ensure speed, flexibility and efficiency in manufacturing.
Through this partnership, the coalition aims to address three fundamental challenges in orthopedics: technology-led innovation, affordability and market access. The new facility will offer an integrated manufacturing platform for low-cost implants for public sector procurement, supporting government hospitals and healthcare schemes. Meanwhile, OIC will have the ability to support India’s growing private healthcare market.
Source: Express Healthcare
