Setting a new standard in the 3D printing industry by developing antibacterial nanocomposites that fight bacteria for printed prosthetics.
Notable Achievements
- NASA EPSCoR Grant (in collaboration with University of Nebraska Omaha)
- Marca Chile (part of Chilean Foreign Affairs Ministry)
- Formally established Company at United States of America and The Netherlands
Currently Operating in Four Regions
Press Mentions
April 7, 2024
Chileans Creating Future: Copper3D and Prótesis 3D join forces to produce anti-microbial copper orthopedic implants
Chilean companies Copper3D and Protesis 3D collaborate to develop anti-microbial copper orthopedic implants. This innovative partnership aims to revolutionize the medical industry by combining 3D...
Read on Marca Chile | »April 14, 2020
Copper masks made by Chile company in COVID-19 fight
For centuries copper has been used to repel certain bacteria and viruses. A company in Chile is now using the metal to address a shortage of masks in Latin America. Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman...
Read on Al Jazeera »February 23, 2020
Copper3D Antimicrobial Filament Device Attempts To Reduce HIV Transmission From Breastfeeding
3D printing startup Copper3D, based in Chile and the US, uses nano-copper additives, and adds antimicrobial properties to polymers like PLA and TPU to create antibacterial 3D printed objects. Last...
Read on 3DPrint.com »September 5, 2019
NASA Nebraska launches Open Innovation contest for the design of 3D printed medical devices for space
The contest will use Copper3D’s antimicrobial 3D nanocomposite materials, in conjunction with UNMC, UNO and 3D LifePrints.
Read on 3D Printing Media Network »February 4, 2019
NASA awards Copper 3D grant for 3D printing antibacterial medical devices in space - 3D Printing Industry
Copper 3D, a US-based Chilean 3D printing materials company, has received another grant from NASA. The money has been awarded to test the properties of antibacterial 3D printing materials for...
Read on 3D Printing Industry »More Ventures in Health
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