Case Study: Nidek Technologies achieves 75% prototyping cost reduction and 50% faster development with Stratasys 3D printing

Nidek Technologies Accelerates Clinical Trial Evaluations and Time-to-Market with 3D Printing

Nidek Technologies, based in Padova, Italy, develops high‑technology ophthalmological diagnostic systems that require fully functional prototypes for fit, form and clinical validation. Faced with long lead times and high costs from traditional injection molding and CNC processes, Nidek turned to 3D printing using Stratasys equipment—notably the Connex3 multi‑material printer and PolyJet materials—to streamline prototyping and accelerate clinical evaluations.

Using Stratasys technology, Nidek produced complex, multi‑material parts (including Rigur™ and VeroClear™) that replaced metal components and enabled on‑demand iterations with minimal post‑processing. The Stratasys solution allowed the Gonioscope® prototype to pass a year‑long clinical trial across eight global centers, cut prototyping costs by 75%, reduced development time by 50%, and in one case shrank a two‑month metal part cycle to a 24‑hour 3D‑printed result—significantly reducing iterations and speeding time‑to‑market.

Nidek Technologies

Cesare Tanassi

Chief Executive Officer