How Flux Robotics accelerated medical robot development with MakerVerse
Flux Robotics is transforming minimally invasive surgery with its Flux 2 magnetic navigation robot.
The system uses powerful magnets to safely guide surgical tools inside the body, reducing the need for large incisions and improving patient outcomes.
To rapidly develop and perfect the critical magnet enclosure of the robot, Flux Robotics partnered with MakerVerse for reliable, high-quality 3D printed prototypes.
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Enschede, Netherlands
4+ Employees
Functional and visual prototypes
CNC machining, FDM
Aluminum, ABS
High-performance components used in a magnetic robotic navigation system for vascular interventions
Significantly reduced lead times, provided valuable expert guidance, and ensured reliable quality for components requiring advanced specifications and tight tolerances.
Flux Robotics B.V. is a medtech startup based in the Netherlands that is redefining how minimally invasive surgeries are performed.
The company’s flagship system, the Flux 2, uses magnetic actuation to precisely guide medical instruments inside the human body. This approach minimizes the need for incisions, reduces patient recovery times, and enables surgeons to operate with greater control and safety.
As a fast-growing company, Flux Robotics operates at the cutting edge of robotic innovation for healthcare.
As a medtech startup, the ability to iterate and learn quickly is essential. MakerVerse has been one of the most reliable 3D printing partners in supporting the rapid development cycles of our Flux 2 robot. We’ve been very impressed with their professionalism, responsive customer service, and intuitive platform.
Dr. Christoff Heunis
CEO, Flux Robotics B.V.
The Challenge: Perfect Parts, Fast
Developing complex surgical robotic systems presents enormous engineering and time pressures. For Flux Robotics, one of the critical challenges was the magnet enclosure of the Flux 2 robot. This component protects and holds the high-strength magnets used to steer surgical tools. The design had to be iterated multiple times to meet stringent medical safety standards, withstand mechanical forces, and remain lightweight and compact.
Traditional manufacturing methods like machining or injection molding were too slow, expensive, and inflexible for the rapid development cycles required by Flux Robotics. With a small team and ambitious clinical timelines, Flux Robotics needed a partner that could deliver high-quality prototypes fast, offer design flexibility, and scale with their growing needs.
The Solutions: Innovating with MakerVerse
Flux Robotics turned to MakerVerse to meet these demands. Through the MakerVerse platform, the Flux engineering team was able to upload CAD files and instantly receive pricing and lead times. MakerVerse offered access to a broad range of 3D printing technologies and materials, which was crucial for experimenting with different design concepts and performance characteristics.
In addition to MakerVerse’s large network of qualified suppliers, Flux Robotics benefitted from the dedicated support of the MakerVerse team. The team helped guide choices on optimal materials, tolerances, and finishing processes to ensure that every iteration of the magnet enclosure met the specific requirements of the Flux 2 system.
The intuitive interface of the MakerVerse platform allowed Flux Robotics to focus on innovation, while the logistics and supplier coordination were handled seamlessly in the background.
The Results: The Future of Automotive
By partnering with MakerVerse, Flux Robotics was able to:
Accelerate development cycles by producing and testing new iterations of the magnet enclosure within days rather than weeks
Reduce prototyping costs and avoid the high upfront investments required by traditional manufacturing
Maintain design flexibility, which allowed for quick adjustments based on testing and clinical feedback
Ensure consistent quality and precision with every order, thanks to the MakerVerse supplier network
These advantages played a vital role in helping Flux Robotics stay on track with their clinical development milestones and move the Flux 2 system toward market readiness with confidence.
The Results: The Future of Robotics
By partnering with MakerVerse, Flux Robotics was able to:
Accelerate development cycles by producing and testing new iterations of the magnet enclosure within days rather than weeks
Reduce prototyping costs and avoid the high upfront investments required by traditional manufacturing
Maintain design flexibility, which allowed for quick adjustments based on testing and clinical feedback
Ensure consistent quality and precision with every order, thanks to the MakerVerse supplier network
These advantages played a vital role in helping Flux Robotics stay on track with their clinical development milestones and move the Flux 2 system toward market readiness with confidence.
Project in collaboration with Solidfocus.
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