The Austrian-German cooperation project LitEndo plans to exploit the geometric LMM potential for osseointegrative structures in patient-specific hip sockets. Compared to the industrial casting standard, this will enable the production of a new generation of hip sockets that are specifically tailored to the needs of patients and at the same time offer better osseointegration and high biocompatibility. The lithography- and sinter-based approach, including lower layer thicknesses (compared to L-/E-PBF), achieves a higher surface quality during production, which means that even threads can be printed directly and functional surfaces require less post-processing. This enables direct cost savings along the process chain and a profitable business model. Biocompatible titanium alloys and the industry standard CoCrMo are considered as materials.

The ISM sub-project is developing the heat treatment strategy for LMM-printed green parts. The focus here is on achieving standard-compliant and market-typical requirements with regard to the chemical composition of the sintered components and their mechanical properties.

Duration: 01.10.2025 - 31.09.2026

Responsible employee: Moritz Haars

Funding programme: This project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) based on a resolution passed by the German Federal Parliament. FKZ: KK5570403IE4.

Project manager: Allianz für Industrie und Forschung - AIF e.V.

Project partner: Back to Mobility GmbH, Hürth; amsight GmbH, Hamburg; Institut für Korrosionsschutz Dresden GmbH, Dresden; Incus GmbH, Wien