Introduction

At EINSTAR, we believe technology should empower meaningful innovation---especially when it serves the most delicate and vulnerable lives. We are proud to share that the 3DMyMask initiative, a collaborative neonatal innovation supported by EINSTAR VEGA, has been recognized with the Formnext Rookie Award.

This recognition highlights the growing impact of 3D scanning and additive manufacturing in clinical applications, and we are honored that in this project EINSTAR VEGA could contribute its technical capabilities as a medical 3D scanner to such a meaningful project.

🔗 Official award announcement:
https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en/expo-convention/program/award.html

About the 3DMyMask Project

Developed through a collaboration between IAM3DHUB, DIGIFAB, and Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, the 3DMyMask project focuses on creating personalized silicone respiratory masks for premature infants in the NICU.

This clinical challenge highlights why accurate anatomical data from a medical 3D scanner can make a real difference.

Standardized interfaces often fail to match the unique facial anatomy of preterm infants, leading to:

• Air leakage
• Pressure-related injuries
• Discomfort

The 3DMyMask solution overcomes these challenges by combining:

• Personalized design based on accurate facial geometry
• Silicone parts manufactured via advanced AM techniques
• Improved sealing, pressure distribution, and overall comfort

The result is a clinically validated solution that significantly enhances the respiratory support experience for neonatal patients.

Where EINSTAR VEGA Makes a Difference

While the project is the result of strong clinical--industrial collaboration, EINSTAR VEGA work as a medical 3D scanner played a key technical role by providing high-accuracy, clinically friendly 3D facial data.

⭐ 1. Safe, non-contact scanning for neonatal environments

VEGA's structured light technology allows caregivers to capture an infant's facial structure without physical contact---a crucial requirement in NICU settings.

⭐ 2. High-fidelity geometry for personalized mask design

Detailed facial contours are essential for designing a mask that seals properly without causing pressure points. VEGA's clean mesh output ensures the foundation needed for anatomically informed design.

⭐ 3. AM-ready data for streamlined production

VEGA's reliable, consistent data integrates seamlessly into digital workflows---supporting fast modeling and additive manufacturing of silicone masks.

Through these advantages, VEGA helped enable the personalization that defines 3DMyMask's award-winning impact.

A Collaboration That Advances Medical Personalization

The success of 3DMyMask shows what becomes possible when medical professionals and technology innovators work together.

The project brings together:

• Clinical expertise from Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
• Additive manufacturing innovation from IAM3DHUB & DIGIFAB
• Digital capture capabilities from EINSTAR VEGA medical 3D scanner
• Silicone printing technologies from industrial partners

It represents the future of patient-specific medical solutions, and we are honored to have contributed to it.

Conclusion

The Formnext Rookie Award is not just recognition---it's a milestone for personalized medical solutions. EINSTAR VEGA remains committed to providing professional, accessible medical 3D scanning tools that empower clinicians, engineers, and makers worldwide.

We look forward to supporting more innovations that combine technology and compassion to elevate patient care.