Siriraj, OSS3O mark milestone in personalised devices

Siriraj Hospital has teamed up with OSS3O Co to launch a point-of-care (POC) manufacturing system for personalised medical devices, through the integration of 3D printing, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technology developed and installed in the hospital.

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The POC manufacturing concept refers to producing therapies directly at the location where patients receive treatment.

The partnership helps Thailand transform medical advancements into real-world applications, said Assoc Prof Thongchai Suwansitthon, director of the Program Management Unit for Competitiveness (PMUC).

PMUC was founded by the National Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy Council.

The collaboration recently resulted in the first successful surgery using a patient-specific device produced by the system, demonstrating both its safety and clinical effectiveness.

Prof Thongchai said the collaboration was established under a memorandum of understanding signed in 2024, leading to the formation of OSS3O Co, a joint venture between the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University and Metizly, a leader in the production of personalised titanium bone implants.

The initiative is supported by research funding from PMUC, a national agency promoting technological and innovation development.