Meticuly featured at CU Engineering Enterprise (CUEE) showcase for patient-specific implants innovations in cranioplasty and maxillofacial Surgery

Meticuly was recently honored to be a featured innovator at a press event hosted by CU Engineering Enterprise (CUEE), the official spin-off company of Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Engineering. The event, which celebrated the successful transition of university research into high-impact societal solutions, was opened by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wittaya Wannasuphoprasit, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering , and Mr. Supachai Chutikusol.

The showcase highlighted two of CUEE's leading startups. Alongside Meticuly was MUTHA, an innovative company from the Department of Mechanical Engineering founded by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pairat Tangpornprasert, which has developed advanced dynamic prosthetic feet for amputees.

Following this introduction, Meticuly was proud to present its pioneering work in personalised medical technology, with our CTO, Asst. Prof. Dr. Chedtha Puncreobutr, sharing our journey and vision for the future of patient care.

The origin: engineering a patient-specific implants solution for healthcare

Meticuly was founded in 2017 by a team of experts from the Department of Metallurgical Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, Asst. Prof. Dr. Chedtha Puncreobutr and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boonrat Lohwongwatana. The company was born from a clear goal: to apply deep engineering knowledge to solve a critical challenge in medicine where standard, off-the-shelf implants were failing patients.

In complex procedures like Cranioplasty and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, every patient's anatomy is unique. Standard-sized implants often require manual adjustment by the surgeon during the operation, leading to longer surgery times and suboptimal results.

The Meticuly solution: the power of 3D printing and personalisation

As our CTO, Asst. Prof. Dr. Chedtha Puncreobutr, explained at the event, Meticuly’s innovation lies in combining engineering with healthcare. "Our starting point was to merge the science of engineering to solve medical challenges using metal 3D printing technology to design and produce a high-precision patient specific implant," he stated.

He elaborated on the process: "This technology allows us to shift the treatment paradigm from 'fitting the patient to the implant' to 'creating a Patient Specific Implant that perfectly fits the patient.' We use the patient's CT scan data to design a unique implant that matches their anatomy flawlessly." This level of precision is transformative for intricate procedures, including reconstructive surgery and Orthognathic Surgery, ensuring better functional and aesthetic outcomes.

Proven impact and an AI-Driven future

Our commitment to this technology has already made a significant impact, with Meticuly’s implants being used in over 2,400 cases in Thailand and internationally.

Looking ahead, Meticuly is dedicated to integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into every step of our workflow to enhance the speed and precision of our design process. Furthermore, Meticuly is planning a full-scale international expansion, focusing on penetrating high-potential markets in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and South East Asia.