3D Operations, Inc. Company Summary3D Operations, Inc. (3D Ops) is a Tennessee corporation whose mission is to improve high risk surgical patient outcomes and best pre-surgical planning practices. Our innovative technology coupled with a unique approach to service delivery increases overall quality of care while helping doctors, hospitals, and imaging specialists manage risk, lower costs, and decrease time commitments from the existing surgical team.With its headquarters in Chattanooga, 3D Ops is leveraging the fiberoptic gigabyte network, local preeminent healthcare centers, educational institutions, and a thriving entrepreneurial community to bring the technology of additive manufacturing (3D printing) to the medical community. Using a normal MRI or CT scan, in a matter of hours 3D Ops can generate an exact anatomical model of the specific patient anatomy for pre-surgical planning and post-surgical instruction.Patient specific 3D models from MRIs (2 dimensional images) have been shown to reduce the duration and complexity of surgery. Improved patient recovery times and lower rates of infection and implant rejection are the high marks of patient outcome improvements. 3D Ops extends the imaging and surgical team by allowing them to see and carefully evaluate surgical options and even use a trial approach to the surgery prior to placing a patient on the table. 3D Ops becomes an integral part of the medical team – working for the good of the patient. 3D Ops works to benefit the surgeon, hospital, and insurer by reducing costs related to surgery and by helping them manage their risks in relation to the surgery. In a period of unprecedented reductions in reimbursements for procedures, our process can help preserve margins for providers while improving the patient's experience.