{"id":9280,"date":"2026-01-09T07:58:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prototal.info\/cases\/fast-time-to-market-and-complex-design-for-medical-laser-devices\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T09:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T07:45:20","slug":"norlase","status":"publish","type":"case_studies","link":"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/cases\/norlase\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast Time-to-Market and Complex Design for Medical Laser Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/norlase.com\">Norlase<\/a> develops and manufactures compact laser modules used by ophthalmologists worldwide. Their products, LEAF and LION, provide a safe and effective alternative to high-risk eye surgery for patients affected by diabetes-related vision impairment. To meet strict medical requirements for precision, compact design, and speed to market, Norlase partnered with Prototal for <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/solutions\/rapid-prototyping\/\">rapid prototyping<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/solutions\/serial-production\/\">serial production <\/a>using <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/services\/industrial-3d-printing\/\">Industrial 3D Printing<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Challenge: Compact Medical Devices with High Technical Demands<\/h3>\n\n<p>Norlase\u2019s laser modules must combine:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highly complex internal geometries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tight tolerances for medical-grade performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compact form factors suitable for everyday clinical use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast development cycles to stay competitive in a global market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The two laser systems differ significantly in size:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LION: 36 \u00d7 23 \u00d7 20 cm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LEAF: 17 \u00d7 9 \u00d7 3 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Traditional manufacturing methods could not support the iterative design process and fast validation needed during development.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Solution: Sprint-Based Development with Industrial 3D Printing<\/h3>\n\n<p>By working closely with <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/about-us\/locations\/denmark\/\">Prototal&#8217;s facility in Denmark<\/a>, Norlase gained access to a flexible, sprint-based development process powered by Industrial 3D Printing.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cIf we can quickly clarify \u2014 through 3D printing and strong professional collaboration \u2014 whether an idea is technically and development-wise feasible, we gain a clear market advantage. Prototal enables exactly that.\u201d<\/em><br \/><strong>\u2013 Danny Noordegraaf, Norlase<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prototal supported Norlase with:<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rapid translation of sketches into print-ready CAD designs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast production of functional prototypes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous design adaptations based on real-world user feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seamless transition from prototype to serial production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prototal\u2019s Manufacturing Capabilities<\/h3>\n\n<p>With more than 27 years of experience in Industrial 3D Printing, Prototal provides both depth of expertise and production capacity.<\/p>\n\n<p>At its <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/about-us\/locations\/\">highly automated facilities<\/a>, Prototal supports:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rapid prototyping and serial production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technologies including <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/services\/industrial-3d-printing\/polymer\/stereolithography-sla\/\">SLA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/industrial-3d-printing\/polymer\/sls-3d-printing-service-industrial-additive-manufacturing\/\">SLS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/industrial-3d-printing\/polymer\/hp-mjf-3d-printing-service-industrial-additive-manufacturing\/\">MJF<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/services\/industrial-3d-printing\/polymer\/polyjet\/\">PolyJet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/services\/industrial-3d-printing\/polymer\/fused-deposition-modelling-fdm\/\">FDM<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/services\/vacuum-casting\/\">PUR vacuum casting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A wide selection of materials, colours, and build sizes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This allows <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/solutions\/industries\/medical\/\">medical<\/a> device manufacturers to produce robust, high-performance components that often match or exceed conventionally manufactured parts.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Close Collaboration, Faster Decisions<\/h3>\n\n<p>A visit to Prototal gave Norlase a clear understanding of the capabilities and limitations of each manufacturing technology. This transparency streamlined collaboration and accelerated decision-making. <\/p>\n\n<p>In practice, the workflow is simple:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Norlase sends concept sketches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prototal develops technical drawings and production proposals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Functional parts are delivered shortly after<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This approach ensures speed, accuracy, and reliability throughout the development cycle.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Results<\/h3>\n\n<p>Through its collaboration with Prototal, Norlase achieved:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shorter time-to-market through fast prototype iterations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exact-volume production, avoiding overproduction or tooling waste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex, compact designs with integrated cooling channels and battery structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tight tolerances suitable for regulated medical applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enabling Medical Innovation with Industrial 3D Printing<\/h3>\n\n<p>Industrial 3D Printing supports medical device companies in moving quickly from idea to market \u2014 without compromising on precision, quality, or regulatory demands.<\/p>\n\n<p>At Prototal, we help medical innovators like Norlase turn complex concepts into production-ready solutions, faster and more efficiently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Norlase develops and manufactures compact laser modules used by ophthalmologists worldwide. 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