Every human body is different, which means there is no such thing as a ‘standard’ procedure during an operation. Next3D GmbH is advancing the field of individualized surgery through augmented reality (AR) and patient-specific 3D-printed implants and instruments.

Launched as a spin-off of University Hospital Leipzig, this young company has ambitious goals: It aims to make state-of-the-art AR navigation available to a broad range of surgical disciplines and to use 3D printing to meet the individual needs of patients who are undergoing high-precision surgery.

Leipzig’s unique medical and technological environment offered the perfect framework for Next3D’s founding – but other factors proved just as vital. The next-level support which the start-up was able to access was invaluable on its continued path to business maturity, e.g.

• Acceptance into Leipzig’s Medical Forge business accelerator program which supports medical startups in bringing their products to market
• Support from Leipzig University’s SMILE program which assists startups across the entire business establishment process (strategy, funding etc.)
• Ongoing assistance from University Hospital Leipzig, e.g. with access to labs, personnel and clinical data
• Access to a broad network of relevant experts, such as computer scientists, software specialists and medical engineers

Leipzig’s excellent infrastructure, central location and municipal support further strengthened the company’s confidence in its choice for this vibrant city in the heart of Europe.

Next3D is revolutionizing high-precision surgery: Its AR navigation system nextLens gives multiple surgeons X-ray vision in real time, making operations safer and convalescence quicker – and its 3D-printed implants are tailored to the needs of each individual patient.