Our net zero goal: how 3D printing patient-specific implants and daily habits shape our sustainable future

Today marks International Plastic Bag Free Day, a global movement encouraging us to be more conscious of our consumption and its impact on our planet. Here at Meticuly, our team is proudly joining in, with reusable coffee cups in hand and tote bags at the ready for lunch runs and grocery stops. This has become a familiar sight in our office and community.

But what does a day dedicated to reducing plastic waste have to do with a medical technology company focused on high-precision, 3D-printed implants?

For us, it lies in the very nature of how our implants are made and reflects a deep-seated philosophy against waste: the principle of additive manufacturing.

Building up, not tearing down

Think about how many things are traditionally made. You often start with a large block of material—wood, stone, or metal—and cut, carve, or drill away everything you don’t need. This is called subtractive manufacturing, and it can generate a significant amount of scrap and wasted resources.

At Meticuly, we do the exact opposite.

Our technology, metal 3D printing, is a form of additive manufacturing. Instead of cutting away from a solid block of titanium, we build each complex, patient-specific implant from the ground up. Layer by layer, a high-powered energy source fuses fine metal powder, adding material only where it is needed to create the final form.

This process is incredibly efficient by design. There is minimal waste, and the unused metal powder is carefully collected, sieved, and recycled for the next build. It is a process defined by what you add, not by what you throw away.

From daily habits to a Net Zero future

We are proud to announce that our environmental commitment has been formalised. Meticuly has established an internal ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Committee to guide our corporate strategy towards a significant long-term goal: achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

This committee will oversee our initiatives, from pioneering resource-efficient manufacturing to making sustainable choices in our daily operations.

On this International Plastic Bag Free Day, we are reminded that every choice matters. Whether it’s engineering the future of medical technology or making small changes in our community, our goal is the same: to build a healthier, more sustainable future with purpose.