Technical Specifications Database

Complete comparison of orthotic 3D printing systems: VertexOrthopedic vs Voxelcare, HP, Formlabs & Stratasys

5
Systems Compared
25+
Technical Parameters
8-12
Pairs/Day (VertexOrthopedic)
$5,000
Starting Price

Executive Summary

VertexOrthopedic Advantages

  • ✓ 8-12 pairs daily production capacity
  • ✓ 24/7 unattended operation capability
  • ✓ $5,000 starting price vs $25,000-$130,000
  • ✓ 25-100 micron layer resolution
  • ✓ Biocompatible materials FDA compliant
  • ✓ 2-year warranty with full support

Competitor Limitations

  • × Voxelcare: Only 1 pair/hour production
  • × HP MJF: $130,000+ equipment cost
  • × Formlabs: Limited material options
  • × Stratasys: Complex operation requirements
  • × All: Higher per-pair production costs
  • × Most: Manual supervision required

Market Position

  • • Cost Leadership: 5-25x lower equipment cost
  • • Production Efficiency: 8x faster than Voxelcare
  • • Quality Standards: Medical-grade output
  • • Ease of Use: Push-button operation
  • • Scalability: Multiple unit deployment
  • • ROI: 8-12 month payback period

Complete Technical Specifications

System Overview Comparison

Specification VertexOrthopedic Voxelcare VXC3DP HP Jet Fusion 4200 Formlabs Form 3BL Stratasys J55
Technology Type LCD Resin Printing FGF Pellet System Multi Jet Fusion SLA Resin Printing PolyJet Technology
Build Volume (L×W×H) 220×123×250mm 200×200×150mm 380×284×380mm 300×335×200mm 255×252×200mm
Layer Resolution 25-100 microns 200-300 microns 80 microns 25-300 microns 27 microns
Production Rate 8-12 pairs/day 1 pair/hour Batch dependent 4-6 pairs/day 2-4 pairs/day
Unattended Operation 24/7 Capable Manual oversight Limited Partial Manual oversight
Equipment Cost $5,000 $25,000 $130,000 $18,500 $60,000
Material Cost per kg $120-180 $150-220 $60-80 $200-300 $180-250
FDA Compliance Class I Compliant CE Marked 510(k) Cleared Biocompatible USP Class VI

Production Efficiency Analysis

Daily Production Capacity

VertexOrthopedic 8-12 pairs/day
Formlabs Form 3BL 4-6 pairs/day
Stratasys J55 2-4 pairs/day
Voxelcare (per cube) 1 pair/hour (24 max)
HP Jet Fusion 4200 Batch dependent
CNC Milling Alternative 12-15 pairs/hour

Cost Per Pair Analysis

VertexOrthopedic $12-18/pair
Voxelcare $25-35/pair
HP MJF $15-20/pair
Formlabs $30-45/pair
Stratasys $40-60/pair

Material Specifications & Biocompatibility

System Material Types Shore Hardness Range Biocompatibility Colors Available
VertexOrthopedic Flexible TPU, Rigid PA 85A-95A, 80D-85D USP Class VI, ISO 10993 8 standard colors
Voxelcare TPU Pellets 85A, 90A, 95A, 98A CE Medical 12 colors
HP MJF PA12, PA11 Powder 80D (rigid only) USP Class VI Natural, dyed options
Formlabs Flexible 80A, Elastic 50A 50A-80A USP Class VI Limited colors
Stratasys Multi-material Various USP Class VI Full color capability

Return on Investment Analysis

VertexOrthopedic ROI

Equipment Cost: $5,000
Monthly Revenue (100 pairs): $12,000
Monthly Costs: $3,000
Monthly Net Profit: $9,000
Payback Period: 3-4 months

Voxelcare ROI

Equipment Cost: $25,000
Monthly Revenue (60 pairs): $7,200
Monthly Costs: $2,500
Monthly Net Profit: $4,700
Payback Period: 18-24 months

HP MJF ROI

Equipment Cost: $130,000
Monthly Revenue (200 pairs): $24,000
Monthly Costs: $8,000
Monthly Net Profit: $16,000
Payback Period: 36-48 months

Operational Requirements Comparison

Requirement VertexOrthopedic Voxelcare HP MJF Formlabs Stratasys
Floor Space Required 0.5m² 1.2m² 4.5m² 1.0m² 2.8m²
Power Requirements 150W 2,500W 7,000W 250W 1,800W
Ventilation Requirements Standard Enhanced Industrial Standard Enhanced
Training Requirements 4 hours 2 days 1 week 1 day 3 days
Maintenance Frequency Weekly Daily Daily Weekly Daily
Operator Skill Level Basic Intermediate Advanced Basic-Intermediate Advanced

Decision Matrix: Which System Is Right for You?

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Small-Medium Practice

10-50 patients/month

Recommended: VertexOrthopedic

  • • Low initial investment ($5,000)
  • • Sufficient production capacity
  • • Easy to operate and maintain
  • • Fast ROI (3-4 months)

Alternative: Formlabs Form 3BL

  • • Higher cost ($18,500)
  • • Good quality but limited speed
  • • Brand recognition
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Large Practice/Clinic

100-300 patients/month

Recommended: Multiple VertexOrthopedic Units

  • • Scalable solution (3-4 units)
  • • Redundancy and reliability
  • • Lower total cost than competitors
  • • Distributed production risk

Alternative: Voxelcare System

  • • Integrated cloud platform
  • • Higher equipment cost
  • • Lower daily capacity per unit
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Manufacturing Center

500+ pairs/month

Consider: HP Jet Fusion 4200

  • • High-volume batch production
  • • Enterprise-grade reliability
  • • Significant capital investment
  • • Complex operation requirements

Alternative: VertexOrthopedic Farm

  • • 10-15 unit deployment
  • • 24/7 distributed production
  • • Lower total investment
  • • Easier maintenance and operation

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