On January 30, 2023, the Antarctic Bear learned that Additive Surgical, headquartered in Australia, has launched a series of different expandable intervertebral implants. These implants are manufactured through 3D printing, including those used for posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), direct lateral interbody fusion (DLIF), and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF).

Additive Surgical

△ Intervertebral fusion cage

Additive Surgical was established in 2020 and is the first company in Australia to manufacture a 3D printed titanium new spinal implant technology. All new devices carry the CE mark and TGA registration. The entire implant utilizes bone ingrowth technology and is manufactured through 3D printing.

According to Additive Surgical Australia, over 80% of its medical equipment is currently imported. Large multinational corporations have a very strong market share in Australia, and most of their profits are returned to international shareholders. Additive Surgical is committed to manufacturing in Australia, developing intellectual property in Australia, and supporting local innovation and commercialization. The company collaborates closely with local clinical doctors, hospitals, research institutions, and universities to carry out innovative research and manufacturing.

Product Features

This unique, fully 3D printed structure has micropores of 6-10 microns (surface texture), creating a favorable environment for bone growth.

● Large porosity in contact with the end plate (mesh structure with a pore size of 500 to 700 microns)

Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) printing technology provides soft elastic modulus and porosity (overall surface roughness), creating ideal conditions for the formation of new bone in implants.

This series of 3D printed spinal implants is the world’s most comprehensive direct metal laser melting (DMLM) printed spinal implant series, providing the world’s leading first and second generation implants and systems. The Antarctic bear learned that these implants will soon be available for sale, and the company stated that they will be fully produced in Australia in a few months.