From Lab to Life: Meticuly Showcases the Future of Patient-Specific Implants at Siriraj Research and Innovation Week 2026

The Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital has launched its landmark event, "Siriraj Research and Innovation Week 2026", held from 11–13 February 2025. Under the theme “Translating Research and Innovation to Impact Human Health,” the event serves as a high-profile stage for bridging the gap between laboratory research and real-world clinical application to improve patient quality of life sustainably.

A major highlight of the event was the deep-dive session into the journey from academic research to the global Deep Tech industry, featuring Meticuly’s own leadership.

Scaling Innovation: The Journey from Research to Start-up

During the session titled "From Research to Innovation and Start-up" at the Sirindhorn Conference Room, Meticuly’s CTO, Asst. Prof. Dr. Chedtha Puncreobutr, shared the stage as a keynote speaker. He shared the story of Meticuly’s evolution from a research project into a successful spin-off company, highlighting the critical steps required to scale medical technology in Thailand.

Dr. Chedtha detailed how Meticuly leverages advanced technology to solve direct problems for both patients and medical professionals:

• AI-Driven Design: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the design and manufacturing workflow allows Meticuly to enhance product efficiency.

• Rapid Delivery: By using AI to streamline the process, Meticuly can deliver a Patient-Specific Implant to surgeons significantly faster than traditional methods.

• Precision Manufacturing: The use of medical-grade 3d printing ensures that every implant is perfectly tailored to the unique anatomy of the patient, reducing surgical guesswork and improving recovery outcomes.

How Does Point-of-Care (POC) Manufacturing Change Patient Outcomes?

One of the most impactful discussions focused on Meticuly’s established Point-of-Care (POC) manufacturing facility located directly within the hospital. This decentralised approach to 3d printing represents a massive shift in healthcare logistics.

By producing a Patient-Specific Implant on-site, Meticuly has successfully:

• Reduced waiting times by 6-7 times compared to importing traditional or custom implants from overseas.

• Enhanced clinical responsiveness, allowing for on-demand medical manufacturing that adapts to urgent surgical needs.

• Localised the value chain, ensuring that cutting-edge technology is available at the patient's bedside.

Building a Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem

Siriraj Research and Innovation Week 2026 underscores the importance of a collaborative "Ecosystem" that connects researchers, innovators, and the private sector. This multidisciplinary synergy—combining medicine, engineering, and business management—is exactly what has propelled Meticuly to the global stage.

The success of Meticuly serves as a powerful case study for the next generation of researchers. It proves that Thai medical innovation has the potential to lead internationally when academic excellence is met with effective support and private-sector integration.