CO'LAB 3D
1st French hospital 3D printing platform
to be a manufacturer of custom Medical Devices(Class I) and to be ISO 13485 certified in this area.
At the heart of the health ecosystem, the platform offers a engineering service and a fleet of printers to produce:
✅ Prototypes and custom objects
✅ Technical aids
✅ Spare parts (CSR)
✅ Anatomical models (including rare diseases)
✅ Training (Qualiopi)
✅ Custom Medical Devices (Class I)
"CO'Lab 3D has managed to address our issue while making the necessary adaptations for the success of this project. The device meets our current needs."
QUALIOPI
The Qualiopi certification has been awarded under the following category: training actions.
CO’Lab 3D: Expertise serving patients, healthcare professionals, and businesses
Born from a partnership with the INSA Lyon during the COVID crisis, CO’Lab 3D has been supporting since 5 years patients and healthcare professionals by offering innovative solutions in 3D printing with a strong CSR impact.
In response to growing demand from other healthcare institutions, academic structures, and companies, the platform has expanded its activities to accelerate the design, prototyping, and validation of customised products.
The missions of CO'Lab 3D
Within the Hospices Civils de Lyon.
✅ For the institution and healthcare professionals:
Provide answers to unmet needs, alleviate irritants, extend the lifespan of equipment, prepare for surgery ...
✅ For patients:
Facilitate access to care with technical aids, rehabilitation supports, educational models ...
✅ For companies:
Optimise the development of products such as medical devices, innovative equipment, connected objects, accessories ...
Collaboration methods
Depending on each project
➡️ Healthcare institutions, academics, occupational therapists:
➡️ Companies:
CO'Lab 3D joins the 3 other innovation platforms to offer you packaged and cross-cutting offers.
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of printers
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of projects managed
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satisfaction
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of co-designers
Materials
bio-sourced
Filing of
Patents / Soleau
Examples of projects
carried out by CO'LAB 3D
ToxBox
To facilitate the inventory of controlled substances in pharmacies
➡️ Design, Prototyping, Pre-series
Anatomical model
Derived from medical imaging segmentation
➡️ Training
Simulation endoscope
Simulate the bulk and reduce the costs of a simulation in the operating room
➡️ Simulation model
Pedal template
To hold the pedals of equipment under the patient's bed
➡️ Design and Prototyping
Anatomical model
Surgical preparation for a heart defect
➡️ Surgical preparation
Implant guides
In connection with the dentistry department
➡️ Custom medical device manufacturing
Accessory
Clamp cap to facilitate the use of PCR tests
➡️ Design, Prototyping, Pre-series
Call button
Replacement of a part that is too fragile
➡️ CSR Impact
Writing assistance
Technical assistance for writing
➡️ Accessibility of care
Adapted chess game
For gripping difficulties
➡️ Accessibility of care
Urinary catheter accessory
To facilitate the placement of a catheter
➡️ Accessibility of care
Simulation medications
For safe handling
➡️ Accessibility of care