NGen Selects Mosaic Manufacturing and PolyUnity to Launch Automated Scan-to-Print Platform for Custom Orthotics and Prosthetics
ST. JOHN’S, NL — May 4, 2026 — PolyUnity Tech Inc., in collaboration with Mosaic Manufacturing Ltd. and Myant Corp., has been selected by Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) to implement an automated scan-to-print platform designed to modernize the production of medical devices in Canada. The project, titled Automated Additive Manufacturing in Healthcare (A2MH), is part of a multi-million dollar initiative supported by NGen’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program. This initiative follows the official announcement from NGen (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada) regarding a $62.7 million investment in world-leading advanced manufacturing projects.
“Driving change in healthcare will require an end-to-end solution. Super charged with NGen’s support, this consortium has the right ingredients to accelerate the adoption and impact of those solutions in Canada and beyond.”
— Mitch Debora, CEO & Founder, Mosaic Manufacturing
The A2MH project addresses logistical challenges in the Canadian healthcare supply chain. Currently, over 80% of Canadian Orthotics & Prosthetics (O&P) facilities rely on manual fabrication methods developed in the 1970s. These traditional workflows typically involve six to eight individual steps, generate more than 50% material waste, and require several weeks before a custom device reaches a patient. Due to these production limits, many Canadian clinics currently outsource device manufacturing to providers in the United States.
To address these inefficiencies, the partnership is launching a digitally validated pipeline that automates the transition from a patient scan to a finished part. This system is designed to reduce device lead times from one week to under 12 hours. By establishing domestic digital production, the project aims to lower the production cost of custom orthotic insoles by over 50% and decrease material waste to under 5%.
“This project focuses on the practical integration of digitized products with additive manufacturing directly into the clinical environment. By embedding digital automated workflows into healthcare procurement systems, we are enabling Canadian clinicians to provide precise care locally, which reduces reliance on foreign supply chains and strengthens our domestic manufacturing capacity.”
— Mark Gillingham, President of PolyUnity Tech Inc.
Partner Roles and Impact
The consortium members are contributing specific technical capabilities to address the bottlenecks currently stalling Canadian medical manufacturing:
- Mosaic Manufacturing Ltd. is solving the speed limitations of standard 3D printers. Through its Array platform, Mosaic is engineering high-flow printheads specifically for medical-grade polymers, enabling the rapid production required to create custom devices at a lower cost.
- PolyUnity Tech Inc. is addressing the lack of digital workflows in clinical settings. With its i3D.Health platform, PolyUnity replaces manual procurement with an automated marketplace and ordering system that securely manages digital designs and workflows linked to distributed advanced manufacturing.
- Myant Corp is tackling fit and comfort issues that often lead to patients not using their orthotics. By developing sweat-resistant textile liners with embedded pressure sensors, Myant provides clinicians with diagnostic data to ensure a precise fit, reducing the need for the repeated adjustments common in manual manufacturing.
This shift to digital production is expected to create or maintain 70 highly skilled jobs across the partner companies over the next five years.
About Mosaic Manufacturing Ltd.
Mosaic Manufacturing, based in Toronto, specializes in production-grade 3D printing hardware and software. Its Array platform is designed to provide automated, scalable manufacturing solutions for industrial and healthcare applications.
About Myant Corp.
Myant Corp. is a leader in Textile Computing that embeds medical-grade sensors into textiles to bridge the gap between patients and clinicians. Their technology focuses on proactive health management and enhancing the comfort and efficacy of wearable medical devices.
About NGen
NGen is a not-for-profit corporation that leads Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing. Its mandate is to build world-leading manufacturing capabilities in Canada by leveraging public investment and promoting collaboration between technology and industrial partners.
Media Contacts
Mosaic Manufacturing Ltd. — Mitch Debora, mitch@mosaicmfg.com
PolyUnity Tech Inc. — Mark Gillingham, mark@polyunity.com
About PolyUnity
PolyUnity is a Canadian healthcare technology company with a driving purpose to "Improve Healthcare." Its mission is to work with healthcare organizations and provide 3D printing applications to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve patient experiences. PolyUnity provides a fully managed Additive Manufacturing as a Service (AMaaS) solution that includes a digital marketplace platform to efficiently access digital design services and a growing library of 3D printable products and applications that are specific to healthcare organizations. All print production and delivery logistics are also managed by PolyUnity. The solution significantly reduces the cost and complexity of traditional healthcare procurement, builds supply chain resiliency, and reduces its carbon footprint. It enables healthcare providers and their networks to design, access, and produce what they need on demand.