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Shukla Medical designs and manufactures orthopedic implant removal tools that are used by surgeons worldwide. Every minute in the operating room counts, which is why Shukla Medical creates tools that have time-saving features like quick connections and multiple extraction options. Prior to creating these tools, prototypes are tested by orthopedic implant surgeons to check for form and fit.

 Shukla Medical CNC machined these protypes and sent designs to a third party. This meant long lead times and a delay in getting products to market. The Markforged Metal X allows Shukla Medical to produce protypes quickly in house, saving time and money. Check out the case study to see just how much they save each month.

In the table below, you will find a quick comparison of some Markforged Composite Materals for high performance printing.

	Carbon Fiber	Fiberglass	HSHT Fiberglass	Kevlar®
Properties	High strength-to-weight ratio, stiff	Sturdy, cost-effective	Sturdy, high heat deflection	Tough, impact-resistant
Ideal Load Type	Constant loading	Intermittent loading	Constant loading at high temperatures	Impact loading
Failure Behavior	Stiff until fracture	Bends until fracture	High energy-absorption until fracture	Bends until deformation
Characteristics and Advantages	Metal stiffness and lightweight strength	Economical starting point, general-use fiber	Keeps strength at high temperatures	High deflection and impact resistance