Restor3d

Restor3d is a medical device company specializing in 3D-printed, patient-specific orthopedic implants. Based in Durham, North Carolina, the company leverages expertise in 3D printing advanced biomedical materials, anatomic and kinematic modeling, and AI-based planning and design tools to manufacture implants with enhanced anatomical fit and superior integrative properties.

Restor3d's proprietary software platform, R3ID, utilizes a patient's CT scan to design customized implants, defining all bones within the scan and existing hardware. By analyzing the preoperative anatomy and the contralateral side, R3ID employs AI to recommend the optimal design for the 3D-printed implant, enabling patients to regain normal function. As more patient data is fed into the software, it continually learns and automates the design process faster.

The company primarily uses laser powder bed fusion, also known as selective laser melting, to 3D print implants from titanium alloy and cobalt chrome. These materials are chosen for their suitability in fusion applications and arthroplasty procedures, respectively. Restor3d also partners with Formlabs to 3D print polymer surgical instrumentation.

In September 2023, Restor3d completed the acquisition of Conformis, expanding its portfolio to include knee and shoulder implants. Previously, Conformis implants were cast, but Restor3d now additively manufactures them, reducing costs and improving margins. The company forecasted overall revenue of USD 80 million for 2024, up from USD 20 million in 2023 before the acquisition.