restor3d's 3D-Printed Titanium Acetabular Cup Enters Full Commercial Launch as First Customized Knee Surgeries Are Completed

On November 7, 2026, Nanjixiong learned that U.S. orthopedic company restor3d announced the full commercial launch this month of its 3D-printed titanium Velora acetabular cup system. At the same time, the first surgeries using Identity KA, a customized knee-planning solution based on patient CT scans, have been completed.



Velora is printed using the company's proprietary TIDAL technology. Its fully interconnected porous structure is designed to promote bone ingrowth. The design emphasizes a larger femoral head with a smaller cup: a 48 mm cup can accommodate a 36 mm head, and a 52 mm cup a 40 mm head. This increases joint range of motion without enlarging the acetabular component, helping preserve the patient's bone. Standard cups range from 40 to 70 mm and are available with standard, lipped, and elevated liners. All instruments fit in a single surgical tray.

On the knee side, the Identity platform reconstructs a patient-specific J-curve from CT scans. Identity KA incorporates kinematic alignment principles into planning to restore the patient's natural leg alignment. The porous 3D-printed total knee system Identity 3DP Porous has received FDA clearance for both cemented and cementless use, with full commercial launch planned for 2027. The company is exhibiting these products at booth 1433 during the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting.

Nanjixiong's view Porous metal 3D-printed acetabular cups have more than a decade of clinical history. restor3d is testing whether one porous-printing platform can support both standardized products and patient-specific products. The planned 2027 full-knee launch is a key milestone.

AI-translated from an article by Kuaixiong on Nanjixiong, originally published on 2026-11-07. Text and images retain the original source attribution.
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