Mari State University launches production of high-precision 3D models for medical education and surgical practice

•Accessibility - creating inexpensive, but anatomically accurate models of organs and bone structures for students;
•Personalization - developing individual models of the surgical field to prepare for complex surgical interventions;
•Innovation - transition from educational dummies to bioprinting and printing of functional prostheses.

Unlike existing analogues (China, St. Petersburg, Ufa), MarSU products will be distinguished by maximum anatomical accuracy due to the use of real medical data and low cost due to optimization of the production process.

Product line and market prospects
Production will be developed in stages:
1 Sets of bones and prefabricated skeletons - a basis for teaching students.
2 Dummies of organs and systems - for in-depth study of anatomy.
3 Personalized surgical models – preoperative planning.
4 Bioprinting and prosthetics - a long-term perspective.

The target audience of the product will be medical universities and colleges, schools with medical classes, hospitals and surgical centers. The market for educational anatomical models in Russia is far from saturated: existing offers are either too expensive or not accurate enough. MarSU plans to occupy this niche, combining a scientific base, digital technologies and an affordable price. Currently, communication has been established with all anatomical departments of Russia through a single professional community. There are connections to the anatomist community and universities. Such preparations are always needed: the flow of students is large, preparations break, fail, require updating.

The cost of one model (for example, a scapula) is from 314 rubles
Market price is about 1300 rubles (10-15% cheaper than analogues)

The project opens up opportunities for creating a bank of 3D models for medical institutions and switching to printing personalized prostheses (endoprostheses, dental implants).