The biodrook team has completed an important milestone in the implementation of innovative technologies in medical manufacturing—specialized training on the setup and maintenance of a 3D printer designed for the production of non-resorbable polymer implants made of polyetheretherketone (PEEK).
PEEK is a high-tech biocompatible material actively used in reconstructive surgery of the face and skull, as well as in neurosurgery. Thanks to its unique properties, particularly its mechanical characteristics similar to those of bone tissue, it allows for the creation of customized solutions for complex clinical cases.
The PEEK processing procedure requires working at extremely high temperatures and strict adherence to technical parameters. All stages—from equipment setup to product manufacturing—are documented in production protocols to ensure maximum precision, reproducibility, and minimization of production risks.
The training was conducted by Dr. Lukas Umfer (Graz, Austria), a leading expert with many years of experience in the production of implants for cranial reconstruction. His work is based on the Point-of-Care approach—the fabrication of custom implants directly at the medical facility, which reduces the time between surgical planning and the procedure itself.
For biodrook, this training was a key step in developing internal expertise and
