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INTAMSYS Keeps Critical Medical Equipment Running with Fast, Reliable 3D Printing

with the FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO

The Challenge

In emergency medical care, every minute counts. Plasma thawing machines—used to rapidly thaw frozen plasma (FFP) for life-saving transfusions—must operate without interruption.

Tropitronics, a U.S. distributor of medical equipment, provides after-sales support for hospitals, including Microwave Plasma Defroster manufactured by Ark Bio-Medical. When several key components became worn or broke, replacements from the OEM were costly and had long lead times. Any delay meant extended equipment downtime and potential impact on patient care.

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The Original Parts of Microwave Plasma Defroster manufactured by Ark Bio-Medical

The Solution

Tropitronics turned to Neometrix, INTAMSYS’s distributor in the United States, for help.

 As part of a complete service workflow, Neometrix performed reverse engineering to capture the geometry of the critical parts—the plasma bag holder and retaining spring—and created precise digital models. Using the INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO and ABS material, Neometrix quickly produced sample parts. These were delivered to Tropitronics for on-site installation and testing, passing validation on the first attempt and restoring the machine to full operation immediately.

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3D model of Bag Holder & Retaining Spring

      Got part today and was able to test in the actual instrument.  Assembled OK and worked perfectly through several cycles. Could be better than original part. 

From Prototype to Production

After successful testing, Neometrix used the FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO to produce 24 additional sets for inventory and ongoing maintenance. From modeling to batch delivery, the entire process took only a short time—minimizing downtime risk.

The 3D-printed replacements precisely replicated the original components’ functional features. According to the customer, the new parts not only matched the performance of the originals but even outperformed them in durability.

 

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8 Bag holders ready to 3D Print in INTAMSUITE NEO

      Delighted with this part and your fast high high-quality work.

Why INTAMSYS

In medical equipment maintenance, the quality and reliability of replacement parts are absolutely essential. While many 3D printers on the market can handle ABS, the INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO offers a clear edge in print accuracy, part strength, and overall consistency. Its fully enclosed heated chamber and high-temperature build platform help maximize material performance during printing. As a result, the printed parts are not only dimensionally accurate and mechanically robust, but also offer longer service life—making them a great fit for critical medical applications that demand long-term reliability.

  • More reliable parts – Delivers high-precision, high-strength ABS prints that hold up over time and under real-world use.
  • Rapid Response–Shortened turnaround from request to delivery, getting equipment back online fast.
  • Consistent Output–The INTAMSYS 3D printer delivered stable, high-quality batch production with no extra adjustments.

Supply Chain Resilience–On-demand, local printing reduced lead times, minimized downtime, and kept critical medical devices operational.

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Frozen Plasma Bag in Place in the Device
New Wheel Package

Enhanced aerodynamics and kinematics improve the car's handling and speed, crucial for better track performance.
Carbon Rim and New Brake Caliper
Lighter and more durable, these components ensure superior control and reliability, enhancing overall performance and safety.
Carbon Rim and New Brake Caliper
The E0711-11 EVO includes 99 3D-printed parts, reducing weight and production costs, showcasing the team's commitment to advanced manufacturing.
Weight Reduction
High-performance polymers and 3D printing have reduced the EVO's weight by over half a kilo, enhancing speed and agility on the track.

After thorough research and benchmarking, WEERG chose INTAMSYS as their supplier. The INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 410 met all their requirements with features like a heated chamber, dual heated nozzles, and a heated filament chamber.

INTAMSYS offered one single solution that got it all:

  • A robust printer with a sleek aesthetic finish, heated chamber, dual heated nozzles, and heated filament chamber.
  • Free and user-friendly software with incorporated printing settings (Click and Print experience) for a wide range of materials (from PA12-CF to PEEK).
  • Reliable support, and most importantly for WEERG, honesty and a true partnership.
WEERG also appreciated the user-friendly software with incorporated printing settings and the reliable support from INTAMSYS.

They went for INTAMSYS and received their FUNMAT PRO 610HT in June 2021. Since the purchase of the printer, they have printed many prototypes, some end-use parts, and from time to time jigs/fixtures and tooling parts.

As the printer has a high chamber temperature (up to 300°C), it also means that all temperatures in between are covered too. 4D Concepts has printed out parts of many plastic types; from PLA, ABS, PC, to PAEK, PEEK, PEI 9085/1010.

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4D Concepts – prototype of a temperature-resistant pulley made of glass-fiber reinforced PEEK (PEEK-GF).

 

We accompany our customers in a professional manner throughout the entire project - from planning and design to the prototype or the production of a complete series. Combining our 3D printing processes with conventional component processing, post-processing and surface refinement of the prototypes, small series or even a trade fair exhibit is our daily business. Since the company was founded in 1995, our experienced team in Gross-Gerau has made a name for itself well beyond the borders of the Rhine-Main area. We are one of the leading service providers for everything to do with 3D printing and have more than satisfied customers from a wide variety of industries - from the automotive and consumer goods industries to mechanical engineering and companies from the medical technology sector.

Alex Di Maglie
Managing Director,  4D Concepts

We were looking for printers that can print high-performance materials and run 24/7 on our production floor. INTAMSYS offered a robust printer, a nice aesthetic finish, and a true partnership.

Matteo
Founder & CEO, WEERG

The application of high-end filaments made of high-performance plastics such as PEI is not new to the field of 3D Printing. However, it requires both, a wide range of skills (materials and production) and the appropriate machinery.

Thanks to its large-format 3D printer from INTAMSYS, 4D Concepts can now process a wide range of high-end plastics with excellent thermal and mechanical properties for prototyping. Parts are out of PEI 9085.
 

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The INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 410 has been a performant and reliable tool since day one. It allows us to process high-performance polymers that enable our customers to innovate with them in highly loaded, thermally challenging, and metal replacement applications. It gives us the confidence that is needed to print 24/7 unattended with long print jobs of 100+ hours. It redefines what can be achieved with FDM technology.

Fabio Trotti
3D R&D Manager, WEERG

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    Open-Sourced Filaments

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Our Solution

INTAMSYS has sponsored the GreenTeam with a FUNMAT HT 3D printer, INTAM™ filaments, and consultation services. The 3D printed parts from INTAMSYS are used in various subsystems of the car, including the battery system, braking system, and power electronics.

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    Lower Cost, Shorter Lead Times

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    MATERIAL SUPERIORITY

    Versatile INTAM™ Polymers

Tank Holder

The tank holder is a new part in this year´s racing car. The part is printed on the FUNMAT PRO 610HT with the material choice of ABS. For the driverless disciplines, the team uses pressurized air to activate the brakes in an emergency. This year, they changed the concept of how pressurized air is stored, which required a new mounting solution. The tank holder is designed to solve this challenge.

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Flap Ribs

Other 3D printed parts, using the FUNMAT PRO 610HT and PC material, are the flap ribs that play a crucial role in the construction of the car’s side wing. These ribs are glued into the carbon-fiber shells and incorporate threaded inserts for attaching the wing to the chassis.

While the team has used these ribs for years, they have redesigned for this season to accommodate changes in the aerodynamic shape of the wings. Using INTAMSUITE™ NEO and the 3D printing technology, they conducted topology optimization to achieve the lightest possible geometry, resulting in an organic shape that would not be possible to manufacture by milling.

By combining reverse engineering with high-performance 3D printing, Neometrix transformed part replacement from a costly, slow supply process into a fast, localized solution. With the INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO at the heart of production, the team ensured stable equipment performance while boosting flexibility and resilience in the supply chain.

 

About NeoMetrix

NeoMetrix Technologies is a solutions-based company specializing in 3D scanning, 3D printing, and reverse engineering. They offer a range of services and equipment tailored to various industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and education. NeoMetrix differentiates itself by providing expert support, custom consultations, and engineering services beyond simply reselling technology.


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