Beijing Bairen Medical Technology leverages Formlabs SLA 3D printing to accelerate heart valve design validation and personalised clinical evaluation.
A Pioneer in Bioprosthetic Heart Valves
Beijing Balance Medical Technology Co., Ltd — known as Bairen — is a leading domestic developer of bioprosthetic valves. Its product portfolio spans three core areas: heart valve replacement and repair, interventional treatment of congenital heart diseases, and surgical soft tissue repair. To keep pace with the complexity of modern cardiac medicine, Bairen has integrated Formlabs stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing into its research and development workflow.
Why Precise Validation Matters
The human heart beats roughly 100,000 times every day, and each beat depends on heart valves opening and closing with exact precision. Because valve disease is highly individualised — shaped by a patient's age, anatomy, and pathological condition — R&D teams face mounting challenges when validating new device designs. Physical models must not only reproduce intricate anatomical structures faithfully but also reflect real tissue performance characteristics.
From Medical Imaging to Physical Models
Bairen's workflow begins with cardiac structural data captured through medical imaging. That data is then used with Formlabs Form 4 Generation 3D printers and a range of flexible and general-purpose resins to produce accurate heart valve and anatomical organ models. Researchers can directly observe valve geometry, lesion areas, and anatomical variations — providing a tangible basis for personalised treatment planning.
Accelerating Innovation with Form 4
By adopting Formlabs Form 4 Generation printers, Bairen gains more intuitive and efficient support for customised valve R&D, design validation, and clinical evaluation. The result is a faster iteration cycle for medical innovations, ultimately helping more patients receive timely, tailored care.
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