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title: "Orthobroker: 3D-Printed Orthoses | AMT PostPro"
description: "Orthobroker prints custom orthoses in HP PA11 and TPU on MJF and vapor smooths them with PostPro for sealed, comfortable, consistent surfaces."
canonical: https://amtechnologies.com/resources/case-studies/3d-printed-orthoses-with-vapor-smoothing/
updated: 2026-10-06
type: case-study
---
Case study · Medical & health

# Orthobroker improves comfort, hygiene and finish in 3D-printed orthoses with vapor smoothing

Orthobroker makes custom-fit, 3D-printed orthoses that are worn directly on the body. To meet the demands of long-term daily wear, the team combined HP MJF printing with PostPro vapor smoothing, so each orthosis meets strict standards for hygiene, comfort and finish.

[Read the full case study (PDF, opens in a new tab)](https://6983077.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6983077/Website/Case%20Studies/AMT_CS_ORTHOBROKER.pdf?ver=2) [Test your parts](https://amtechnologies.com/test-your-parts/)

Published Oct 9, 2025 Free download, no form

![Two 3D-printed orthoses held side by side: one as printed, one after vapor smoothing](https://amtechnologies.com/img/resources/cs-orthobroker-800.webp)

Photo · Two orthoses: as printed (gray) and vapor smoothed (black).

- **Customer**: [Orthobroker](https://www.orthobroker.com/en/)
- **Industry**: [Medical & health](https://amtechnologies.com/industries/medical/)
- **Application**: Custom-fit orthoses
- **Printing**: HP Multi Jet Fusion
- **Material**: HP PA11 and TPU
- **Finishing**: [PostPro vapor smoothing](https://amtechnologies.com/products/vapor-smoothing/)
- **Published**: Oct 9, 2025

## Sealed orthoses for daily wear

Using HP PA11 and TPU with automated vapor smoothing, Orthobroker delivers sealed orthoses that resist moisture, minimize irritation and look professional. Its customized orthoses are supplied through the [OrthoSolid platform](https://orthosolid.com/).[1]

## What vapor smoothing delivered

- Smooth, non-abrasive surfaces for improved skin contact
- Sealed finishes that prevent sweat absorption and bacteria growth
- Darker, more polished surfaces that enhance visual appeal
- Reliable, consistent quality for both custom and serial production[1]

Result

Reliable, consistent quality for both custom and serial production[1]

Full case study

The complete story as a PDF. Free, no form to fill in.

[Download the PDF (opens in a new tab)](https://6983077.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6983077/Website/Case%20Studies/AMT_CS_ORTHOBROKER.pdf?ver=2)

Related

- [PostPro vapor smoothing](https://amtechnologies.com/products/vapor-smoothing/)
- [Medical & health applications](https://amtechnologies.com/industries/medical/)
- [All case studies](https://amtechnologies.com/resources/case-studies/)

Orthobroker on video

## Watch the story

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[Watch on YouTube:](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mikpbSVf8Pg)

Footage · Dec 19, 2025 Length 0:45

### _How Vapor Smoothing Improves Comfort and Hygiene in 3D-Printed Orthotics_

Orthobroker orthotic parts in HP PA11, vapor smoothed with PostPro Pure: a smoother, sealed surface that is more comfortable to wear and easier to keep clean.

[Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mikpbSVf8Pg)

- [Watch on YouTube:](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lkLxJbWv7w)

  Footage · Oct 9, 2025 Length 0:21

  ### _Turning Porous Prints into Patient-Ready Orthoses with Vapor Smoothing_

  Orthobroker orthoses printed on HP MJF, before and after vapor smoothing: a sealed surface that is gentler on skin and easier to keep clean.

  [Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lkLxJbWv7w)

Test your parts

## Send us a part. See it smoothed.

We vapor smooth your own parts and send them back with the results. No cost to evaluate · Parts returned · Typical turnaround 2–3 weeks[2]

[Test your parts](https://amtechnologies.com/test-your-parts/) [See the systems](https://amtechnologies.com/products/vapor-smoothing/)

## Sources

1. [3D-printed orthoses enabled with vapor smoothing (Orthobroker case study)](https://amtechnologies.com/resources/case-studies/3d-printed-orthoses-with-vapor-smoothing/) · AMT · Oct 9, 2025
2. [PostPro benchmarking: send us your 3D printed parts](https://benchmarking.amtechnologies.com/) · AMT · read Oct 6, 2026