Cretex Medical | rms Celebrates Production of One Millionth Additive Manufactured Part
Cretex Medical | rms recently celebrated the production of its One Millionth Additive Manufactured Part, a major milestone made possible by the dedication of its team and rapid growth in metal 3D printing since 2017. The milestone part highlights rms’s advanced Powder to Package capabilities and commitment to innovation.
June 30, 2025
Cretex Medical | rms celebrated the production of its One Millionth Additive Manufactured Part marking a major milestone driven by rapid growth, advanced capabilities, and the dedication of its team.
This June marked a remarkable milestone for Cretex Medical | rms as our team celebrated the production of the One Millionth Additive Manufactured (AM) Part Sold. Since launching metal 3D printing operations in 2017 with fewer than 2,000 parts shipped in that first year, our additive manufacturing capabilities have grown exponentially.
Over a relatively short time, rms has emerged as an industry leader in the AM space, expanding from small batch production to providing end-to-end additive manufacturing solutions. Our current offerings include Powder to Package printing across multiple advanced materials, such as:
- Titanium Alloys
- Cobalt Chrome
- Stainless Steel
The millionth part produced is crafted from titanium and measures approximately six inches in length. This specialized screw is used in joint surgery and features a porous structure that promotes osseointegration — allowing the implant to securely fuse with cancellous bone and support effective fusion of the joint.
To honor this significant achievement, rms hosted a celebratory event at the Coon Rapids facility for employees in the Additive Manufacturing department. The festivities included a brief presentation highlighting the journey to this milestone and a festive donut cake shaped like the number 1,000,000.
While the technology powering our production is critical, it is the expertise, creativity, and dedication of hundreds of rms team members that have truly made this success possible. Our collective Operational Excellence mindset and unwavering commitment to our customers have driven us forward and will continue to fuel the journey toward the next million additive manufactured parts.
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