Meteora3D raises $500K to advance ultra-fast 3D-printed surgical models, enhancing precision in preoperative planning.
Surgeons may soon trade flat scans for lifelike 3D blueprints as Cincinnati-based Meteora3D, a trailblazing startup housed at the University of Cincinnati Venture Lab, secures $500,000 to propel its groundbreaking 3D-printed surgical models. The company’s patient-specific anatomical replicas, crafted from CT scan data, aim to transform how surgeons plan and rehearse complex procedures, bridging the gap between digital imaging and tactile precision.
Led by CEO Dr. Prashanth Ravi, a faculty member at UC’s College of Medicine, and CTO Shane Cline, Meteora3D is redefining surgical preparation. “Traditional 2D imaging leaves critical spatial questions unanswered,” Ravi stated in an interview with 55KRC. “Our models let surgeons feel the anatomy before they operate—a game-changer for high-stakes cases.”
The funding will accelerate validation and commercialization efforts, supported by new hires like senior mechanical engineer Jake Harrington and business advisor Kevin Ryan. Anticipation builds as the startup prepares to onboard an undisclosed international medical advisor to refine its alignment with global healthcare demands.
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Meteora3D’s innovation promises to sharpen collaboration among surgical teams and reduce margins for error, offering models tailored to individual patients. As the medical field gravitates toward precision-driven outcomes, the startup positions itself at the forefront of a tactile revolution—one where every incision is rehearsed, and every organ model mirrors reality.
