Climate-Neutral Point-of-Care 3D Printed Regenerative Bone Implants for Resilient Healthcare Systems

Project Concept

The project aims to design and validate 3D printed, patient-specific bone-regenerative implants manufactured directly within hospital and clinic-based 3D printing units. By moving production to the point of care, the project addresses several key environmental and healthcare challenges:

• Reduced carbon footprint by eliminating centralized manufacturing and logistics

• Use of carbon-neutral biomaterials

• Fewer secondary surgeries through improved implant integration and regeneration

• Faster clinical response and improved healthcare system resilience

• Democratization of access to regenerative implant technologies, including dentistry

Applications may include orthopedics, maxillofacial surgery, trauma and dental regeneration, with a strong focus on real-world clinical workflows.

COLFEED is a biomaterial producer for FDM 3D printing, with patented, functionalized and easy-to-print feedstocks already validated in hospital-based point-of-care manufacturing environments. COLFEED contributes:

• Carbon-neutral, regenerative biomaterials

• Printability-focused material design for clinical settings

• Experience integrating materials into existing hospital 3D printing units

• Know-how in scalability, sustainability and clinical translation

Partners may contribute to clinical validation, manufacturing systems, sustainability assessment, regulatory pathways or healthcare deployment models.