PVA Med
PVA Med provides an integrated digital workflow — combining smartphone scanning, Rapid Plaster CAD/CAM software, the Emergence PRO 3D printer, and Carver PRO-S — for prosthetic check socket fabrication, serving O&P clinics, central fabrication labs, and the U.S. Veterans Affairs system in North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersHalfmoon, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PVA Med does
PVA Med provides an integrated digital workflow solution for prosthetic check socket design and fabrication, serving independent and multi-site orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) clinics, central fabrication labs, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs across North America. The platform replaces traditional plaster-based workflows with a five-step Scan-Modify-Fit-Print-Carve process comprising the Comb Scan App (smartphone 3D capture), Rapid Plaster web-based CAD/CAM modification software, the Emergence PRO V3 3D printer, the WalkStrong patent-pending reinforced check socket design, and the Carver PRO-S CNC positive-mold carver. The WalkStrong design is validated to ISO 10328:2016, achieving a 0.98% breakage rate versus 1.01% for traditionally pulled sockets and supporting 80,000 to 3 million cycles when fiber-glass reinforced.
The company is a division of Precision Valve and Automation, Inc. (PVA), a privately held multinational founded in 1995 by Tony Hynes in Halfmoon, NY. PVA Med's commercial model combines capital equipment sales (Emergence PRO and Carver PRO-S sold on quote-based pricing), recurring consumables (ClearFit filament at $120 per 2.5kg roll with bulk discounts; replacement hot ends at $225-$450), and recurring software subscriptions (Rapid Plaster and Comb Scan App at $750 per year). The company sells primarily direct via field/inside sales with US-based lifetime training and support, leveraging PVA's broader service footprint in North America, Europe, and Asia. Differentiators include being the only commercially available end-to-end integrated check socket solution, ISO 9001:2015 quality certification at the parent level, ABC-approved continuing education bundled with equipment, and an emerging government and international pilot portfolio including a Department of Veterans Affairs initiative with HP Multi Jet Fusion and Radii Devices.
Notable traction includes 18+ named clinic customers spotlighted on the company website, a 15-prosthetist VA pilot that produced 27 sockets in 48-72 hours, and customer-reported outcomes of 15-30 minute digital workflows versus 2-3 hours traditionally, with patient fittings occurring an average of one week earlier and Emergence PRO payback periods under two years. The current leadership team is led by Director Emily Patterson (appointed October 2025, succeeding Rick Noel), with PVA Founder and CEO Tony Hynes continuing to oversee the parent organization.
PVA Med firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PVA Med
- Legal name
- Precision Valve and Automation, Inc.
- Website
- https://pvamed.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- PVA Med provides an integrated digital workflow — combining smartphone scanning, Rapid Plaster CAD/CAM software, the Emergence PRO 3D printer, and Carver PRO-S — for prosthetic check socket fabrication, serving O&P clinics, central fabrication labs, and the U.S. Veterans Affairs system in North America.
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PVA Med industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Prosthetic Fabrication Equipment
- NAICS
- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)
- SIC
- Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE), 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics (HLABAJAF), Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD), Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning) (IMAAAFAI)
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Where PVA Med is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Halfmoon
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
PVA Med business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- 3D Printers and Hardware: Sale of Emergence PRO™ 3D Printers and Carver PRO-S™ CNC carvers as capital equipment to prosthetic clinics and labs.
- Consumables and Supplies: Recurring revenue from ClearFit™ filament, hot ends, nozzles, and other consumable supplies for the 3D printers.
- Software Licenses: Software subscriptions including Rapid Plaster® software and Comb Scan App licenses.
- Training and Support Services: Lifetime training and support services included with equipment purchase, with instructor-led and online training options providing ABC approved continuing education credits.
- Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts including hot ends, nozzles, and accessories for all printer versions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ClearFit™ Filament - Standard roll |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hot End and Nozzles (V1 & V2) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hot End and Nozzles (V3) |
| Subscription | Annual | One-Year Comb License |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Emergence PRO™ 3D Printer |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Carver PRO-S™ |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels9 records
PVA Med product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PVA Med provides an integrated digital workflow for prosthetic socket fabrication, combining 3D scanning, CAD/CAM software modification, 3D printing, and CNC carving technology specifically designed for check socket and positive mold fabrication in lower extremity prosthetics. The company manufactures and sells the Emergence PRO 3D printer, Carver PRO-S CNC carver, Rapid Plaster web-based CAD/CAM software, and supporting consumables. The integrated solution is targeted at prosthetic clinics, orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) laboratories, and government healthcare systems such as the VA.
Product overview
PVA Med offers an integrated digital workflow solution for prosthetic socket design and fabrication, comprising three core products: the Emergence PRO™ 3D Printing Platform (featuring the Emergence PRO™ V3 3D Printer), the Carver PRO-S™ CAD/CAM carving system, and Rapid Plaster® modification software. The workflow follows five steps: Scan (via Comb Scan App), Modify (Rapid Plaster®), Fit (WalkStrong™ Check Socket), Print (Emergence PRO™), and Carve (Carver PRO-S™). Key consumables include ClearFit™ Filament and replacement Hot Ends/Nozzles for all printer versions. WalkStrong™ is a sub-brand of reinforced check socket designs with ISO 10328:2016 certification. The platform supports both transtibial and transfemoral prosthetic fittings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Emergence PRO: 3D Printing Platform for fabricating WalkStrong check sockets, available in V3 model with up to 3x faster print speeds
- Carver PRO-S
- Rapid Plaster
- WalkStrong
- ClearFit
Products and services
- Emergence PRO™ V3 3D Printer Large format 3D printer designed and manufactured by PVA Med specifically for fabricating transtibial and transfemoral check sockets for prosthetic clinics and O&P laboratories. Sold as capital equipment with quote-based pricing, includes 1-year warranty, training, and support.
- Carver PRO-S™
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 66% reduction in print time with V3 printer
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use PVA Med
Customer profileNamed customers21 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
PVA Med technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature5 records
PVA Med partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.
- Comb O&PminorJoint technical workshop at O&P industry event. Comb's scanning technology works with PVA Med's workflow for patient limb capture using smartphone cameras.
- HP Additive Manufacturing SolutionscoreCollaboration with HP and Radii Devices on a fully digital socket workflow for the Department of Veterans Affairs. HP's Multi Jet Fusion technology produces definitive sockets within days, while PVA Med's Emergence PRO and Rapid Plaster software are integrated into the workflow. 27 sockets produced in pilot with 48-72 hour turnaround times.
- Radii DevicescorePartnership for VA digital workflow initiative. Radii's riiForm software analyzes patient scans and provides evidence-based socket modification recommendations, integrated with PVA Med's Rapid Plaster software for the complete digital design process.
- Northwell HealthcorePartnership to donate Emergence PRO V3 3D Printer to Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre in Georgetown, Guyana. Includes hands-on training and ongoing collaboration to build sustainable digital prosthetic workflows in the region.
- Precision Valve and Automation, Inc (PVA)flagshipPVA Med is a division of PVA, providing backing with nearly 30 years of experience in automation of material dispensing. PVA provides global service network with regional sites throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Baylor College of MedicineminorEducational institution where Emily Patterson, Director of PVA Med, earned her Master's Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
PVA Med competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Stratasys: Stratasys is a major 3D printer manufacturer offering solutions for medical and dental applications, including prosthetic models. Larger incumbent with broader product portfolio that could expand into PVA Med's niche.
- Össur: Össur is a major prosthetic device manufacturer with digital workflow initiatives. While primarily focused on prosthetic components, they are expanding into integrated digital solutions for O&P clinics.
- Materialise: Materialise provides 3D printing software and services for medical applications, including prosthetics and orthotics. Their software and additive manufacturing capabilities overlap with PVA Med's integrated workflow offerings.
- 3D Systems: 3D Systems is a leading 3D printer manufacturer with established healthcare and dental solutions, including prosthetic and orthotic applications. Broad incumbent with resources to compete in the prosthetics 3D printing space.
Direct peers
- HP (Additive Manufacturing Solutions): HP's Multi Jet Fusion technology is used in PVA Med's VA pilot for definitive socket production. HP is a major 3D printing player in prosthetics with resources to compete across the workflow, currently a partner but also a potential competitor.
- Vorum (now Hanger Digital Solutions): Vorum specializes in CAD/CAM software and 3D scanning for the prosthetics and orthotics industry, offering a digital workflow solution that directly competes with PVA Med's Rapid Plaster and integrated platform. Acquired by Hanger, the largest U.S. O&P provider, making it a strong direct competitor.
- Rodin 4D: Rodin 4D provides CAD/CAM software, 3D scanners, and 3D printing solutions specifically designed for prosthetics and orthotics. Direct competitor in the digital O&P workflow space, particularly with their scanner and software stack.
Regional players
- Ottobock: Ottobock is the world's largest prosthetic device manufacturer, offering comprehensive prosthetic solutions. While primarily a prosthetic component manufacturer, they have invested in digital workflow technologies that compete with PVA Med's offerings.
Emerging players
- Formlabs: Formlabs offers professional desktop SLA 3D printers popular in dental and medical applications, with growing presence in prosthetics. While not as specialized in prosthetics as PVA Med, they compete in the medical 3D printing ecosystem.
- Create O&P: Create O&P specializes in 3D printing solutions for prosthetics and orthotics, offering workflow tools and printing services. Smaller emerging player focused specifically on the O&P market that competes with PVA Med's integrated approach.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
PVA Med financial estimates
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PVA Med leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
PVA Med funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about PVA Med
What does PVA Med do?
PVA Med provides an integrated digital workflow for prosthetic socket fabrication, combining 3D scanning, CAD/CAM software modification, 3D printing, and CNC carving technology specifically designed for check socket and positive mold fabrication in lower extremity prosthetics. The company manufactures and sells the Emergence PRO 3D printer, Carver PRO-S CNC carver, Rapid Plaster web-based CAD/CAM software, and supporting consumables. The integrated solution is targeted at prosthetic clinics, orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) laboratories, and government healthcare systems such as the VA.
Is PVA Med a public or private company?
PVA Med is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was PVA Med founded?
PVA Med was founded in 1995. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is PVA Med based?
PVA Med is headquartered in Halfmoon, United States, in the North America region.
How does PVA Med make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. 3D Printers and Hardware is the primary driver. The others are consumables and Supplies, software Licenses, training and Support Services and parts and Accessories.
Who are PVA Med's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Stratasys, Össur, Materialise and 3D Systems. Direct peers are HP (Additive Manufacturing Solutions), Vorum (now Hanger Digital Solutions) and Rodin 4D. Ottobock is listed as a regional player. Emerging players are Formlabs and Create O&P.
Does PVA Med have an API?
No public API is recorded for PVA Med.
What industry is PVA Med in?
PVA Med's product category is Prosthetic Fabrication Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAADAG, Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs), with a secondary code of HLABAJAE, CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers. Its NAICS code is 339113 and its SIC code is 3842.