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# Breathable 3D-Printed Casts
NovaCast is a Medical Cast That's Lightweight and Quick to Make

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-04-05 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-cast
References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160405-mediprints-3d-printed-novacast-is-breathable-and-lightweight.html) & [mediprint3d.mx](http://mediprint3d.com.mx/)

MediPrint is on a quest to revolutionize traditional medical casts with [3D printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibreseeker-3). This process began when one of the founders of MediPrint, Zaid Badwan, saw that there was an opportunity to leverage technology in order to improve an outdated system. After Badwan's mother broke her hand, a traditional plaster cast was put on incorrectly and required her hand to be surgically fractured in order for the cast to be re-applied. After more complications, Badwan's mother was diagnosed with a 50% percent disability in that hand.

NovaCast is a 3D-printed medical cast that is applied in two pieces in order to prevent more life-altering errors like this in the future. The cast is [lightweight and breathable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-novalis-styrax-breeze), plus it can be [customized and printed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinting-resin) within the span of just a few hours.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 6% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **3D Printing in Medical Industry:** The use of 3D printing technology in the medical industry is disrupting traditional cast-making methods, offering lightweight and customizable solutions.
- **Personalized Medical Devices:** The development of personalized medical devices like the NovaCast presents an opportunity to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications in orthopedic care.
- **Tech-enabled Healthcare Solutions:** The integration of technology in healthcare, such as 3D printing, is driving innovation and improving efficiency in patient care.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Medical Devices:** The medical device industry can embrace 3D printing technology to create lightweight and customized products, improving patient experience and outcomes.
- **Orthopedic Care:** Orthopedic care providers can adopt 3D-printing technology to design personalized medical casts and devices that offer better functionality and comfort for patients.
- **Healthcare Technology:** The healthcare technology industry can leverage advancements in 3D printing to develop innovative solutions that address the limitations of traditional medical practices and improve patient care.

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