INNOPARK Activation Ceremony
Koln 3D took part in the INNOPARK Activation Ceremony on 26 Nov.
In Q1 2022, we will relocate our production site to MARS Centre in Taipo, a refurbished industrial complex for medical manufacturing.
With 5 times the working space, we will be able to raise our production capacity and efficiency. MARS Centre will serve as a solid base for medical innovation, with a focus on production.
HTO Workshop
Our HTO workshop (co-hosted with DePuy Synthes) at the HKIOF on Sunday (28/11), has concluded with positive feedbacks.
In this workshop attended by 10+ surgeons, we introduced the imaging and pre-operative planning of 3D printed patient specific HTO instruments and the technical pearls of our metal jigs. Expert surgeons demonstrated good practice to minimize common errors and deviations, where KOLN 3D surgical jigs were utilized for hands-on cutting practice for all participants. Results were discussed and evaluated.
We were glad to share our technology and offer product trials to everyone who took part. Thank you all for such a wonderful contribution.
Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum
This weekend (Nov 27-28), Koln 3D exhibits at the 17th Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum at HKU.
Aside from the exhibition, we are also hosting a joint hands-on workshop alongside Depuy Synthes on Sunday. Here surgeons can experience firsthand KOLN 3D’s patient-specific jigs in simulated HTO surgeries, appraising the improvements in precision and efficiency for themselves.
HKOA 41st Annual Congress
This weekend (Nov 6 - 7), Koln 3D exhibits at the HKOA 41st Annual Congress at HKCEC, showcasing our patient-specific surgical jigs along with our newest cases.
We look forward to a weekend of insights, meeting medical experts and manufacturers in the field.
We have two more exhibitions coming up in late Nov, stay tuned!
KazIOR and Koln 3D sign Cooperation Agreement
Koln 3D has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Kazakhstan's leading oncology research institute, KazIOR, at the Belt & Road Summit 2021. KazIOR is looking to introduce Koln 3D's medical 3D printing technologies to the country, as an effort to modernise bone tumour surgeries with patient-specific implants.
Our first collaborated total hip arthroplasty case is currently in progress. Training workshops will be held by our engineering and medical experts in Kazakhstan. Both parties are looking forward to a fruitful and long-term partnership.
Youth Program 2021
Here at Koln 3D, we are committed to nurturing young people and vowed to provide career opportunities for aspiring youths from all backgrounds.
This summer, we took part in the "Job Shadowing Scheme" and "Youth Work Explorer Program (Y-WE)". It has been a delightful two weeks for us, introducing the limitless world of 3D printing to our interns, while getting pleasantly surprised by their quick learning in return.
We would like to thank all of our interns, wishing them all the best for a bright future.
SPRINTER 2 Cohort 2 Launch Ceremony
We shared the successful formation of our new partnership with Israel-based company PrintSyst, which specialises in AI (digital twin) and 3D printing developments. Koln 3D is always looking to collaborate with like-minded, high-calibre innovators to improve manufacturing efficiency and precision.
Paper presentation at the 5th International Conference on Robotics and Automation Sciences (ICRAS 2021)
We presented the newest developments of our Tri-robot project at the ICRAS 2021, including the design and installation of the foundation base, as well as the calibration outcome with the benchmark part.
Future Production Site – MARS Centre
Koln 3D's rental tender for the refurbished MARS Centre at Tai Po Industrial Estate has been approved. Our current production site at HKSTP will be relocated to Tai Po. With 5-times the working space, new machines, production lines and jobs will be introduced. We expect enhanced consistency and efficiency with production, as well as an increased variety of research/educational projects with our collaborators.
PSTS COVID-19 project
Koln 3D devised an anti-infection face shield with enhanced vision and comfort under PSTS COVID-19 project funding. Public trial and product refinement are ongoing from April 2020 to March 2021, samples have been distributed to healthcare professionals as well as the general public.
Shenzhen Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 Annual Meeting
We were invited by Prof. Cai Hong, who we first met in the Greater Bay Area conference in April 2019, to participate in Shenzhen Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 Annual Meeting, where we introduce the latest use of metal printed cutting jigs, as the common practice in Guangdong Province is to use plastic cutting jigs.
Appointed as Member of Support and Consultation Centre for Small and Medium Enterprises
We are appointed by Trade and Industry Department in Hong Kong as a member of the Support and Consultation Centre for Small and Medium Enterprises. We hope to share our experience in tackling challenges regarding marketing and application within the groups. Besides, we reflect our situation and opinions to Trade and Industry Department, so that the department could improve their future policies towards local small and medium enterprises.
Greater Bay Area Orthopedics 3D Printing Application Conference
In April 2019, we associated with the health department and hospitals in Zuhai and two hospitals in Hong Kong to organize the first orthopedics 3D metal printing conference in Greater Bay Area.
This conference assembled representatives from difference hospitals in Greater Bay Area, such as Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Foshan as participants and guest speakers. Also, we were honoured to have Dr. Cai Hong from Beijing with us to deliver a meaningful speech.
Finland Medical Event
The NORDIC3DEXPO exhibition, the Original Exhibition of 3D printing and 3D technologies, is the first exhibition of its kind in Scandinavia and Northern Europe to focus on 3D printing and 3D technologies.It took place for the first time at Energia Areena in Vantaa, Finland.
Geneva Competition
The International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva is the most important inventions exhibition in the world, with 1000 new inventions and products, 700 exhibitors from 40 countries, 57000 visitors from all 5 continents, 650 journalists, and benefits from the most extensive support and privileges that can be granted to an exhibition. It is under the patronage of the Swiss Federal Government, the State, the City of Geneva and of the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO. KOLN 3D won the silver medal in the category of “Medicine – Surgery – Orthopaedics – Material for disabled”.
https://www.geneve.com/en/events/46th-international-exhibition-of-inventions-geneva/
Hong Kong ICT Competition
The Hong Kong ICT Awards aims at recognising and promoting outstanding information and communications technology (ICT) inventions and applications, thereby encouraging innovation and excellence among Hong Kong’s ICT talents and enterprises in their constant pursuit of creative and better solutions to meet business and social needs.
The Hong Kong ICT Awards was established in 2006 with the collaborative efforts of the industry, academia and the Government. Steered by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, and organised by Hong Kong ICT industry associations and professional bodies, the Awards aims at building a locally espoused and internationally acclaimed brand of ICT awards.
There are eight categories under the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2018. There will be one Grand Award in each category, and an “Award of the Year” will be selected from the eight Grand Awards by the Grand Judging Panel.
KOLN3D won the merit prize 2018.
Experience Sharing Symposium on 3D Printing of End Products & Functional Prototypes
HKPC held this symposium is aiming at enhancing knowledge and confidence of SMEs to acquire and adopt the advanced 3D printing technology based on feasible business solutions in terms of cost considerations, product categories and features that can be implemented locally. KOLN3D is invited as a speaker for the “Experience Sharing Symposium on 3D Printing of End Products and Functional Prototypes”
ESS project
It is a major funding initiative under the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), which is designed to encourage the private sector to invest in research and development (R&D).
KOLN3d ESS project: Building of Orthopedic Implants with Inner super-lattic structure by integrated machining 3D Metal Laser Sintering Technology.