SNL Creative and Iridia Announce Revolutionary Partnership to Enhance Medical Device Traceability; Showcasing at RAPID + TCT Show, Booth #2651

Los Angeles, CA – June 24, 2024 – SNL Creative, a leader in additive manufacturing, and Iridia, a pioneer in embeddable authenticity and traceability solutions, have announced a partnership aimed at revolutionizing the medical device industry. This collaboration promises to deliver unmatched utility, security, and efficiency in medical device production, ensuring enhanced patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Innovative Solutions for a Critical Industry

The partnership between SNL Creative and Iridia combines state-of-the-art technologies to address the pressing needs of the medical device industry. Iridia’s cutting-edge data embedding solutions will be integrated with SNL Creative’s precision 3D printing capabilities, offering unparalleled benefits to manufacturers, healthcare providers, and patients.

“Our partnership with Iridia represents a significant leap forward in medical device manufacturing,” said Shawn Zindroski, Founder and COO of SNL Creative. “By merging our precision 3D printing expertise with Iridia’s Embedded Molecular Data technology, we are setting new standards for device authenticity and traceability.”

Key Highlights of the Partnership:

Iridia’s Embedded Molecular Data Technology Enables:

• Cryptographic Security Coatings: This technology ensures the authenticity and integrity of medical devices by providing each device with a unique, verifiable identity.
• Metadata Infusion: Comprehensive metadata, including patient-specific data, can be embedded directly into devices through a durable coating or within device materials.
• Embedded Traceability: Devices can include detailed traceability data, allowing for confirmation of origin, destination, and other critical information.

SNL Creative’s Expertise Covers:

• Precision 3D Printing: High-quality, precise medical devices and components are produced to exacting standards.
• Material Versatility: A wide range of materials suitable for various medical applications are utilized, ensuring the highest safety and efficacy standards.
• Custom Finishing: Tailored finishing solutions meet specific medical standards and aesthetic requirements.

Enhancing Patient Safety and Operational Efficiency

This collaboration is set to enhance patient safety by ensuring every medical device is authentic and traceable. Integrating patient-specific data within device materials allows for customized treatments, while robust verification methods prevent counterfeit devices from entering the supply chain. Additionally, streamlined production processes and reduced compliance costs will improve workflow efficiency and profitability for manufacturers.

“The integration of our cryptographic molecular identity technology with SNL Creative’s manufacturing expertise marks a new era in medical device safety and reliability,” said Buck Watia, VP of Product and Corporate Development of Iridia. “Together, we are committed to providing healthcare providers and patients with the highest quality devices.”

Industry Challenges

The medical device industry faces several critical challenges:

1. Counterfeit Devices:
   • 8% of medical devices in circulation are estimated to be counterfeit (World Health Organization).
2. Device Recalls:
   • 3,202 medical device recalls occurred in 2022 (FDA) with Class I recalls (most serious) increasing by 44% from 2003 to 2012.
3. Patient Safety:
   • Medical device-related issues are among the top 10 patient safety concerns (ECRI Institute).

Example Opportunity: A Model for Success

Leading companies can partner with SNL Creative and Iridia to produce a new line of devices. Each device can include cryptographic metadata detailing its manufacturing date, batch number, quality control, and even patient data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing patient safety.

Discover Revolutionary Medical Device Technology at RAPID + TCT Show

Visit SNL Creative at the RAPID + TCT Show, June 25-27, at the LA Convention Center, booth #2651. Discover SNL Creative and Iridia’s groundbreaking Molecular Identity Technology and its impact on medical device traceability and authenticity. Meet our experts, see live demos, and explore our innovative solutions.

About SNL Creative

SNL Creative is a premier provider of additive manufacturing solutions, specializing in precision 3D printing for medical, fashion, footwear, automotive technology, and consumer goods industries. With a commitment to innovation and quality, SNL Creative delivers high-performance products that meet stringent regulatory standards and enhance patient outcomes.

About Iridia

Based in Southern California, Iridia is pioneering molecular technology innovations with two primary focus areas. First, Iridia creates advanced solutions for product authenticity, integrity, and traceability across various industries. Their cutting-edge Molecular Technology embeds unalterable identity and rich metadata directly into products without altering their appearance, leveraging synthetic DNA and nanotechnology to offer cryptographic security. This technology serves sectors from raw materials and luxury retail to aerospace, enhancing product value and consumer trust.

Second, Iridia applies this same molecular technology to address long-term datacenter archival storage challenges. By harnessing the data storage capabilities of synthetic DNA, Iridia offers a revolutionary solution for businesses facing exponential growth in data storage needs.

For more information, please visit: https://snlcreative.com/ https://www.iridia.com/

Contacts:

Shawn Zindroski, Founder and COO, SNL Creative – [email protected]

Buck Watia, VP of Product and Corporate Development, Iridia – [email protected]

SNL Creative would like to welcome Nathan Smith, owner of Parametriks . “Today, we are exploring an extraordinary shift in footwear and fashion design. We are in the midst of not just a Renaissance, but a Revolution, driven by the power of additive manufacturing and computational design.”

 

Computational design further fuels this revolution, providing designers with sophisticated tools to develop dynamic design systems. These systems can adapt to a multitude of inputs, such as digital foot scans, enabling the creation of hyper-specific and personalized products that move beyond the limitations of traditional sizing and mass production. You can witness Parametrik’s 3d printed designs at Rapid 2024 from June 25-27^th at SNL Creatives booth #2651

 

SNL How do see additive manufacturing playing a critical role in how we manufacture bespoke footwear

 

Parametriks: There is a Revolution in footwear design and creation. Additive manufacturing is now giving nearly anyone access to the possibility of quickly and cheaply iterating on design options and even production. Because of this, smaller entities and designers can stand up next to the massive shoemakers of today.

 

SNL: Can you share how computational design has expanded in Footwear design?

 

Parametriks: Computational Design further fuels this possibility by giving a designer the tools to create a Design System and not just a one-off. Once a Design System is created, a multitude of input parameters can be endlessly changed, resulting in either completely different designs or designs reacting to hyper-specific inputs.

 

SNL: What are the key advantages of utilizing digital foot scans over traditional lasts in shoe design and manufacturing?

 

Parametriks: Digital foot scans will replace the lasts of old allowing for nuances in foot shape and even the ability to tune performance. Utilizing this data as input to the Design System moves thinking past standard sizing and the one-size-fits-all model into something extremely nuanced, not molded for the masses, but printed to foot.

 

SNL: How do you utilize AI to explore new potentials in fashion design and how AI is integrated into your creative processes

 

Parametriks: We utilize ai to quickly explore new potentials by referencing our designs in other fashion products. To some degree, we train closed ai models utilizing our design and actively give feedback to not only push the ai model forward, but the design as well. This allows for rapid studies of new products and even the exploration of possible brand partnerships. The next step in 3D printing is using ai to create a printable file based on a prompt or set of references. Current ai models are able to create rudimentary 3D data but the nuances of Class A modeling are on the horizon for ai to replicate. Once this is possible, other methods of fabrication can be utilized to create finessed industrial design products just as we do today.

SNL: In what ways can computational design be integrated with other data inputs to create more efficient and innovative products?

 

 Parametriks :The most exciting thing about the future of computational design is the ability to create hyper-specific designs based on nuanced inputs such as foot scan (shape) and pressure point data as well as designs aimed to improve performance or correct development issues (health). This expands even further when you consider other types of fashion products and industrial design applications.

 

SNL: How do you see the role of designers evolving as computational models become more prevalent and capable of constant updates

 

Parametriks :Computational-based designs are infinitely powerful in their ability to accept new forms of data and inputs. To some degree, a computational-based design is never complete, just baked as a marker in time. The beauty of computational models is that they can also be modified, added onto, and made more efficient to an endless degree, thus updating the results infinitely; not just one-off design but a Design System that updates results over time and based on new inputs.

 

SNL : What an insightful and thought-provoking discussion we’ve had today! We’ve explored the revolutionary impact of 3D printing and computational design on footwear and fashion, delving into the democratization of the design process, the customization capabilities afforded by digital foot scans, and the evolving role of AI in this dynamic landscape. From creating hyper-specific, personalized products to leveraging AI for rapid design iteration, it’s clear that we are on the cusp of a new era in design and manufacturing.

 

Parametriks : As we move forward, it’s essential to balance innovation with the irreplaceable touch of human creativity, ensuring that technology serves as a tool to enhance rather than replace the designer’s vision. The future holds endless possibilities, and it’s an exciting time to be part of this transformation.

 

Thanks, Nathan for sharing your expertise and insight into the new workflows that integrate AI and Advanced Computational design. Let’s continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, embracing the fusion of technology and creativity to shape the future of fashion and footwear design. You can witness Parametrik’s 3d printed designs at Rapid 2024 from June 25-27^th at SNL Creatives booth #2651

SNL Creative is a leading 3d printing manufacturer making waves in the industry with its innovative 3D printing technology. Using a range of 3D printing methods, including SLS, FDM, and color 3D printing, SNL Creative can create custom trophies that are beautiful and durable.

SNL Creative is an industry leader in the rapid production of custom trophies and awards, and one of the ways they achieve their high-quality results is through the use of silicon molding. Silicon molding is a process that allows SNL Creative to create custom trophies with intricate designs and details that would be difficult or impossible to achieve through traditional manufacturing methods.

The silicon molding process involves creating a mold of the desired trophy design using silicone rubber material. The mold is created by pouring the silicone rubber over a master pattern of the trophy, which can be made using various methods, including 3D printing. Once the mold has cured, it can be used to create multiple copies of the trophy design, each with the same level of detail and precision as the original.

Using silicon molding allows SNL Creative to create trophies with a wide range of shapes and sizes, from simple designs to complex, multi-part trophies. The process is also cost-effective, as the mold can be used to create multiple copies of the trophy design without the need for additional setup or tooling costs.

In addition to its versatility and cost-effectiveness, silicon molding also allows SNL Creative to create trophies with a variety of materials, including metal, plastic, and resin. This allows for greater customization and flexibility in the trophy design, as well as the ability to create trophies that are both beautiful and durable.

Overall, the use of silicon molding is just one of the many ways that SNL Creative is pushing the boundaries of trophy design and production. Whether you’re looking for a simple trophy or a complex, multi-part design, SNL Creative has the expertise and technology to create a stunning final product that you’ll be proud to display.

SLS, or selective laser sintering, is one of the 3D printing methods used by SNL Creative. This process involves using a high-powered laser to melt and fuse small plastic or metal particles together, creating a highly detailed and accurate final product. SLS is perfect for creating trophies with complex shapes and designs that need to be strong and resistant to wear and tear.

FDM, or fused deposition modeling, is another popular 3D printing method used by SNL Creative. This process involves melting and extruding thermoplastic materials to create layers that build up to form the final object. FDM is ideal for creating trophies that are both lightweight and durable, making it a popular choice for sporting events and other competitions.

Color 3D printing is also a specialty of SNL Creative, allowing them to create trophies with vibrant and eye-catching colors. This process involves using a 3D printer that can print in full color, using a combination of CMYK ink cartridges to create a wide range of colors and shades. Color 3D printing is perfect for creating trophies that need to stand out and make a statement.

Overall, SNL Creative’s use of 3D printing technology is revolutionizing the trophy industry, allowing for greater customization, precision, and durability than ever before. Whether you’re looking for a traditional trophy or a completely unique and custom design, SNL Creative has the expertise and technology to create a stunning final product that you’ll be proud to display.