Spentys

Spentys, a Brussels-based company, is positioned at the intersection of healthcare and technology, focusing on the orthopedic sector. Founded in 2017 by Louis-Philippe Broze, a business engineer, and Florian De Boeck, a biomedical engineer, the company aims to digitize the workflow for creating custom orthopedic devices. Their journey began by identifying a gap in how additive manufacturing was being applied in fabricating orthotics and prosthetics.

The core of Spentys' offering is an integrated software platform that streamlines the entire process from 3D scanning a patient's limb to modeling and finally, 3D printing a custom-fit immobilization device like a splint or cast. This platform is designed for clinicians and orthopedic technicians, providing them with a digital workshop that automates key design steps, eliminating the need for extensive CAD knowledge. The final products are noted for being lighter, waterproof, and more comfortable than traditional casts. The company's business model has evolved from primarily a service-oriented one to a "Software as a Service" (SaaS) model, where the software is the main product. This allows clients, such as hospitals and O&P workshops, to use the platform to produce devices in-house or through Spentys' production facility.

Spentys serves a global client base with customers in Europe, North America, and Asia. Since its inception, the company has secured multiple rounds of funding, with the latest in November 2023 raising €2.8 million to help drive the company towards profitability. The technology has been utilized for thousands of patients, demonstrating market acceptance and clinical viability. A key partnership with Danish company Create it REAL was established to develop high-speed, secure 3D printers that can be installed directly at the orthopedic provider’s practice, further decentralizing and speeding up the manufacturing process.

Keywords: orthopedic technology, 3D printed orthotics, medical device software, custom prosthetics, digital orthopedics, SaaS, medtech, additive manufacturing, 3D scanning, immobilization devices, O&P workshops, clinical design automation, patient-specific devices, digital healthcare, orthopedic rehabilitation, custom splints, biomedical engineering, digital mold creation, medical 3D printing, custom-made orthoses