PTC expands the scope of digital engineering applications in the medical field. We are establishing a digital-based system capable of designing and producing patient-customized implants within the hospital to support personalized medical services.

PTC announced on the 16th that it is establishing a 'Digital Implant Engineering Center' within the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel, in collaboration with industrial additive manufacturing company EOS.

This project was undertaken to establish a digital engineering system capable of handling everything from the design to the production of patient-customized implants within the hospital.

PTC supports the design, development, and production processes of patient-specific implants and medical devices by utilizing its CAD (Computer-Aided Design) solution, Creo.

The goal is to build an integrated framework that connects design, verification, manufacturing, and quality control by combining Rambam's clinical expertise with EOS's industrial 3D printing technology.

The company explained that it expects this to strengthen its capabilities in providing personalized medical services and contribute to improving patient treatment outcomes.

Patient-specific implants are known to improve surgical accuracy and fit because they can be fabricated to match the patient's anatomical structure.

PTC explained that designing and producing implants directly within the hospital strengthens collaboration between medical staff and developers and reduces dependence on external supply chains. He also added that it could help shorten treatment periods, improve quality control, and comply with regulations.

Ronen Ben-Horin, PTC’s Vice President of Technology, stated, “Implementing customized implants requires a digital foundation that connects clinical requirements with design, manufacturability, and systematic workflows,” adding, “This center will serve as an example of how digital engineering can be utilized for medical innovation.”