MTEC MEDDrive Platform Showcases Five Thai Orthopedic Innovations at RCOST 2026
MTEC - Materials research
Key summary
At the 60th Annual Academic Conference (RCOST 2026) held at the PEACH Convention Center in Pattaya, Chonburi Province, MTEC, a research center under NSTDA, displayed five orthopedic innovations developed with five private Thai partner companies. The exhibition, themed 'Essential Points in Orthopaedic Surgery: From Theory to Real-World Impact,' featured products ranging from bone fixation and synthetic bone grafts to custom orthotics and 3D printing technologies for medical devices. All items are certified to international standards and ready for commercial use. Dr. Pasu Sirisalai, Director of the Specialized Biomaterials and Devices Research Group (BMD) at MTEC NSTDA, stated that the MEDDrive strategy aims to reduce reliance on expensive imported medical equipment by gaining acceptance from doctors and users for these Thai innovations.
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