Published On June 24th, 2024, Prof. Aphichat Asavamongkolkul, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with Assoc. Prof. Teera Kolladaruangkrai, M.D., Director of the Golden Jubilee Medical Center; Prof. Keerati Chareancholvanich, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; Prof. Sansanee Chaiyaroj, M.D., Chairperson of the Health and Medicine Program Board, Program Management Unit for Competitiveness (PMUC); Mr. Tee Thirakomen, Chief Operating Officer, MK Restaurants Group PCL.; Assoc. Prof. Boonrat Lohwongwatana, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Meticuly Co., Ltd.; Mr. Sumate Chaisoorayakan, Managing Director of OSS3O Co., Ltd.; and Asst. Prof. Chedtha Puncreobutr, M.D., the Research Project Director; presided over the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony between the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, the OSS3O Co., Ltd., and the Meticuly Co., Ltd., for a collaborative research initiative. This initiative aims to advance comprehensive medical care at the Point of Care through digital surgical planning and the production of personalized medical instruments using 3D-printed titanium alloys. The signing ceremony occurred at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital’s Meeting Room, Administrative Building, 3rd Floor.
This pioneering collaboration introduces the world’s first comprehensive medical system at the Point of Care. It uniquely utilizes 3D printing technology with titanium alloys, integrating digital surgical planning and the production of personalized medical instruments. This innovative approach is set to revolutionize patient treatment with its efficiency and precision.
Upon completion, the project will establish a centralized facility for the production of personalized medical instruments using 3D printing technology with titanium alloys within Siriraj Hospital and Golden Jubilee Medical Center, Mahidol University. This capability will significantly benefit numerous patients, providing treatments such as personalized titanium hip joints, reinforced titanium eye socket plates, personalized titanium jawbone implants, elbow and wrist joint titanium artificial bones, and treatments for bone cancer requiring bone replacements. The project targets treating over 1,000 patients annually, not only enhancing healthcare in Thailand but also setting new global standards in the medical field.
