By creating high-fidelity, multi-material anatomical models that replicate the look, feel, and behavior of human tissue, COSA is helping surgeons train more consistently, accelerate medical innovation, and reduce reliance on cadaver-based training.
COSA Ltd. specializes in advanced 3D printing solutions for healthcare, creating high-fidelity anatomical models, surgical training tools, and medical device prototypes. Their bespoke solutions help surgeons and medical technology companies improve training, support innovation, and accelerate the development of new healthcare technologies.
COSA set out to overcome the limitations of cadaver-based surgical training. While cadavers provide anatomical realism, they vary from specimen to specimen, cannot reproduce specific pathologies on demand, and are costly and difficult to access. For complex procedures involving the temporal bone, surgeons also rely on subtle tactile and visual cues that traditional training models cannot accurately replicate. COSA needed a solution capable of delivering realistic anatomy with consistent mechanical behavior for repeatable surgical simulation.
Using Stratasys Digital Anatomy technology and PolyJet™ multi-material printing, COSA developed anatomically accurate temporal bone models that replicate both the structure and biomechanical behavior of human tissue. By combining multiple materials within a single print, the models reproduce realistic drilling resistance, tissue transitions, and visual anatomical landmarks, providing surgeons with a highly realistic training experience while supporting customized anatomies and pathologies.
Using 3D printing to create realistic temporal bone models, COSA was able to create a scalable alternative to traditional cadaver-based training that improves surgical education and supports medical innovation.
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