A local tech company is looking to unlock the potential of 3D printing for the health care sector.

PolyUnity, which is based in St. John’s, was founded in 2018.

They are using 3D printing to create medical supplies with the aim of making health care more efficient and sustainable.

Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Stephen Ryan, says they have been working on their technology for about a decade. It combines sophisticated software and advanced manufacturing techniques.

He says their printing “farm” is active for about 20 hours a day. Demand has been “surging” over the last few months and they are producing more parts than ever.

Ryan says they have “answered the call every time” that there have been disruptions in the supply chain.

He says their production usually goes in “spikes,” but it has become more consistent over the last little while. He says they make things like replacement parts for basic hospital equipment, lab racks, and laboratory services equipment.