Spanish startup Xkelet is transforming fracture care with its innovative 3D-printed casts, eliminating the common pitfalls of traditional plasters. Printed on-site by professionals using a simple mobile app, these casts deliver unmatched patient comfort and significant time savings for clinicians.
Traditional casts often cause itching, heaviness, water damage, and odors—major disadvantages that compromise recovery. Xkelet's solution addresses these issues head-on. A winner of the prestigious Red Dot Design Award in 2021, it leverages advanced 3D printing with a biocompatible plastic certified to ISO 10993-1 standards for biological safety, qualifying it as a certified medical device. Remarkably, each cast weighs just 100 grams.
A standout feature is the Xkscan mobile app, which empowers professionals to generate precise, customized cast models autonomously using sophisticated algorithms.
Tailored for healthcare professionals, Xkelet's system streamlines workflows while enhancing patient outcomes. As Pedro V. Hernandez, Marketing Manager at Xkelet, explains, the process is remarkably efficient: scan the limb and generate a print file in under five minutes, followed by printing in 30 to 70 minutes.
While Xkelet leads the way, similar innovations exist. In 2019, U.S. startup Cast21 introduced breathable, waterproof resin casts. At CES 2022, Skincasts showcased 3D-printed lightweight splints.
Here's a video presentation of Xkelet technology:
