Danish digital orthopedic manufacturing company Create it REAL has partnered with Monterrey-based Vitalitecs to expand access to advanced digital production technologies for orthopedic devices across Mexico. Announced in January 2026, the collaboration aims to support the local production of patient-specific orthotics, prosthetics, and medical devices using 3D printing-enabled workflows.
Under the agreement, Vitalitecs will operate as both a reseller of Create it REAL’s Embrace production solutions and a local 3D print service provider. This approach is intended to give orthopedic clinics and workshops flexibility in how they adopt digital manufacturing, either by bringing production in-house with training and support or by outsourcing production to a local service partner.
According to the companies, the model is designed to reduce common barriers to adopting digital orthopedic manufacturing, including high upfront investment, limited technical expertise, and constrained production capacity.
“Partnering with Vitalitecs allows us to reach the Mexican orthopedic market with technology that has proven performance and clinical relevance,” said Jacob Nissen, CEO of Create it REAL. “Together, we can help professionals save time, reduce waste, increase patient capacity, and deliver consistent, high-quality results.”
Programmable Foam technology for patient-specific devices
At the center of the partnership is Create it REAL’s Programmable Foam technology, a patented material system designed to offer precise control over density, flexibility, and mechanical performance. Unlike conventional foam-based processes, which often require manual adjustments and can vary between batches, the technology enables repeatable and digitally controlled production of orthopedic components.
Vitalitecs has spent more than a year integrating Programmable Foam into its production workflows, using a dedicated 3D printer to manufacture devices such as diabetic insoles and seating aids. The material and process are tested and certified for clinical use, supporting applications where consistency and patient safety are critical.
“After more than a year working directly with Programmable Foam, we are confident in both its performance and relevance for custom orthopedic insoles and seating aids,” said Jose Juan de Leon, CEO of Vitalitecs. “We see strong interest from clinics and workshops looking to modernize production while maintaining craftsmanship.”
Embrace production solutions target efficiency and sustainability
As part of the collaboration, Create it REAL and Vitalitecs plan to introduce the Embrace product line to the Mexican market. Embrace includes custom seating and cushioning solutions designed to improve comfort, functionality, and clinical outcomes through digitally controlled foam structures.
The companies say digital workflows enabled by the system can help orthopedic providers reduce manual labor, optimize material use, and improve consistency across devices. These factors are increasingly important as clinics balance patient care quality with productivity and resource management.
Why digital orthopedic production is viable now
Digital orthopedic manufacturing has become commercially and technically viable as regulatory approval, materials validation, and production workflows mature. FDA clearance for 3D printed spinal implants produced by Lincotek demonstrates that additively manufactured orthopedic devices can meet clinical and quality requirements at scale.
In parallel, prior collaborations involving Create it REAL to advance digital workflows for orthotics and prosthetics have focused on standardizing design, production, and material control. These developments reduce technical risk, support repeatable manufacturing, and enable business models that combine in-house production with localized service provision for patient-specific devices.
By combining localized production services with digital manufacturing solutions, the partners aim to accelerate the adoption of patient-specific orthopedic manufacturing across Mexico.
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Feature image shows Programmable Foam technology. Image via Create it REAL.
