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Application-Led Development of Biodegradable Breast Implants

Context

Lattice Medical is a biomedical startup developing biodegradable breast implants designed to support natural tissue regeneration after cancer surgery.

Their patented technology, Mattisse, combines 3D printing and bioabsorbable materials to enable safer and more efficient breast reconstruction while reducing the need for multiple surgeries. 

Lattice Medical spools of biodegradable filamtn
“At €5000 per kg, the material is like gold. We needed to make both testing and production cost-effective."
 
- Kevin Roux, Engineer (R&D and Production), Lattice Medical

The Challenge

During R&D, Lattice Medical faced a major challenge. Their implant material, a specialized bioabsorbable polymer, costs approximately €5000 per kilogram. This made experimentation extremely expensive and required a workflow that could support precise testing while minimizing material waste. 

Lattice Medical breast implant 3D printed prototype

The Challenge

To support efficient experimentation with costly bioabsorbable polymers, Lattice Medical implemented an in-house workflow that enables specialized materials to be converted into filament and tested through prototype implant geometries.

This approach allows researchers to evaluate material behavior, optimize processing parameters, and iterate rapidly while maintaining strict control over material usage. 

Lattice Medical researcher with printed prototype next to Filament Maker TWO

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