Ricoh Establishes Ricoh 3D for Healthcare, LLC
June 17, 2025 – Exton, PA – Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced the establishment of a new company, Ricoh 3D for Healthcare, LLC, designed to accelerate the adoption of patient-specific, 3D-printed medical devices in hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States. The new company will focus on delivering FDA-cleared, patient-specific anatomic models and devices while enabling healthcare providers to operate on-site, point-of-care manufacturing studios directly inside hospitals. This will allow medical teams to design, produce, and utilize personalized medical devices under regulated and compliant workflows. Accelerating Personalized Care Ricoh 3D for Healthcare builds upon Ricoh’s long-term investment in healthcare innovation and its success with the Ricoh 3D for Healthcare Innovation Studio, which has provided hospital systems with certified 3D printing and visualization solutions since 2022.With the new structure, Ricoh 3D for Healthcare will be able to scale more rapidly, collaborate more directly with clinicians, and expand nationwide access to patient-specific solutions. “Establishing Ricoh 3D for Healthcare, LLC allows us to respond faster to market demands and invest more strategically in this growing area of personalized medicine,” said Gary Turner, Vice President and General Manager of Ricoh 3D for Healthcare. “We are committed to making patient-specific care accessible to hospitals of all sizes and empowering clinicians to make better, faster, and more informed decisions for their patients.” Market Growth and Opportunity The global 3D-printed medical device market is expected to grow from USD 5.59 billion in 2025 to USD 24.69 billion by 2034, driven by increasing demand for customized surgical tools, implants, and anatomical models that improve accuracy and outcomes. Ricoh 3D for Healthcare’s services are designed to streamline the process for healthcare providers by integrating regulatory, manufacturing, and operational workflows — reducing complexity and time to treatment. Strategic Partnerships Ricoh 3D for Healthcare will collaborate with innovative medical technology companies to deliver certified, patient-specific devices at scale.Two key early collaborators include: Kallisio – to produce and distribute personalized oral stents and airway devices. Insight Surgery – to co-develop advanced surgical guides and preoperative planning tools. Through these partnerships, Ricoh aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem of certified medical 3D printing that bridges hospitals, surgeons, and device innovators. Regulatory and Industry Support The establishment of Ricoh 3D for Healthcare coincides with evolving FDA frameworks for additive manufacturing and growing support for reimbursement codes (CPT and HCPCS) for 3D visualization, modeling, and printing in clinical practice.This alignment will help accelerate clinical adoption and establish consistent standards across healthcare systems. Building on Proven Success Ricoh’s ongoing collaboration with Atrium Health has already demonstrated the benefits of point-of-care 3D printing, allowing surgeons to access precise, patient-specific models for surgical planning and patient education. “Ricoh’s deep expertise in imaging, manufacturing, and quality systems provides the foundation for high-trust medical 3D printing,” added Turner. “With Ricoh 3D for Healthcare, we are building the infrastructure that hospitals need to deliver truly personalized care.” About Ricoh 3D for Healthcare, LLC Ricoh 3D for Healthcare, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ricoh USA, Inc. The company’s mission is to expand access to patient-specific healthcare solutions through compliant, efficient, and scalable 3D printing technologies. The business offers FDA-cleared patient-specific anatomic models, hospital-integrated manufacturing studios, and engineering collaboration for medical device companies, all under a regulated, quality-controlled environment. About Ricoh Ricoh empowers digital workplaces using innovative technologies and services that enable individuals to work smarter. With cultivated knowledge and organizational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history, Ricoh continues to drive innovation that helps businesses and communities thrive in the digital age.
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