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Why Choose Us
The Nicholson Center Experience
- Immediate access to clinical expertise and medical industry knowledge of current devices and how they are utilized
- One of the few facilities in the country with the capability to immediately test prototypes on tissue
- In-house engineers with direct access to the hospital for observing procedures and the knowledge to accelerate the design process
- Partnering with human factors psychologists and subject matter experts for real-time feedback regarding prototype designs
Our Printer
- Multiple materials at one time creating over 1,000 materials
- Fast and precise for realistic and functional prototypes
- Horizontal build layers as fine as 16 microns (.0006 in.)
- Build size: 342 x 342 x 200 mm (13.4 x 13.4 x 7.9 in.)
Materials
- Rigid opaque
- True-to-life color options
- Transparent
- Bio-compatible
- Digital ABS
- High temperature
- Simulated polypropylene
- Rubber-like and high tear resistance
What's Next?
Once you decide to develop a prototype, you need to know the next step, right? We make things easy for you with our dedicated team right there every step of the way to answer your question, guide you through the process, and provide expertise that you can only find at the Nicholson Center. Here is what you can expect:
- Initial brainstorming and design generation
- Prior art and patent search
- 3D CAD modeling and drawings
- 3D printing
- Prototype assembly
- Prototype testing and validation
- Manufacturing recommendations and pricing
- Basic soldering
- 3D printing molds and silicone rubber pouring
- 3D printing patient specific anatomy