NM3D supports manufacturers from the development and validation phase through to final quality control

27 February 2026 by
NM3D supports manufacturers from the development and validation phase through to final quality control
Ruben Rodrigues

NM3D Ibérica strengthens its position as a technology partner for the healthcare sector, offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialised services in industrial metrology, non-destructive testing, 3D digitisation, reverse engineering and additive manufacturing, designed to address the technical, regulatory and production challenges of the medical device industry.

In a sector where patient safety, regulatory compliance and traceability are critical, NM3D supports manufacturers from development and validation stages through to final quality control, delivering advanced, reliable solutions aligned with the highest industry standards.


X-ray Inspection and Industrial Computed Tomography

Seeing beyond the surface in medical devices

Industrial X-ray and computed tomography (CT) inspection services enable internal analysis of medical devices and technical components without destruction, providing critical insights not accessible through conventional inspection methods.

These services allow healthcare manufacturers to:

detect internal porosity, cracks and inclusions in implants and devices

validate complex internal geometries in miniaturised components

measure internal dimensions with high precision

analyse assembled medical devices without disassembly

support validation processes and regulatory documentation

Healthcare application examples:

Orthopaedic implants and metal components produced via additive manufacturing

Customised prosthetics

Precision surgical instruments

Medical components in technical polymers

Hospital equipment with complex internal structures

This type of inspection helps reduce clinical risk, prevent in-service failures and improve overall product robustness and safety.

Dimensional Metrology and Quality Control

Precision that ensures compliance and safety

NM3D provides advanced dimensional metrology services tailored to the medical sector, ensuring reliable, traceable measurements aligned with strict regulatory requirements.

Services include:

dimensional inspection of implants and medical devices

first article inspection and pre-series validation

dimensional control in small and medium production batches

measurement of high-precision components

laboratory-based or on-site measurements

Dimensional metrology in healthcare is essential to guarantee critical tolerances, production repeatability and regulatory compliance.

3D Digitisation and Reverse Engineering

Transforming physical medical devices into accurate digital data

3D digitisation and reverse engineering services enable precise capture of medical device geometries, even for small-scale parts or complex surfaces.

NM3D supports manufacturers and R&D centres in:

reverse engineering of devices without existing CAD models

comparison between nominal CAD models and actual parts

deformation and geometric deviation analysis

digital documentation for validation processes

These services accelerate development cycles, improve dimensional control and preserve technical know-how.


Additive Manufacturing and Prototyping for Healthcare

From clinical validation to customised production

In the field of additive manufacturing, NM3D offers services tailored to healthcare applications, enabling:

production of functional prototypes for technical validation

development of customised medical devices

small-series production of medical components

hospital auxiliary devices

Integration between additive manufacturing, metrology and CT inspection ensures structural validation, dimensional control and internal integrity verification of each produced part.

A Technology Partner for a Highly Demanding Sector

By integrating metrology, internal inspection, 3D digitisation, reverse engineering and additive manufacturing within a single technology partner, NM3D enables healthcare companies to:

reduce technical and regulatory risk

accelerate development cycles

improve device quality and patient safety

make informed technical decisions based on reliable, traceable data

NM3D Ibérica positions itself as an advanced technological services centre ready to support medical device manufacturers and healthcare companies that demand precision, reliability and innovation.

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