The Alfonso™ implant testing service uses our proprietary particle-based bone tissue and foam models to get simulation results up to 10 times faster than through traditional testing labs, often within the same day. Seven of the Top 10 implant manufacturers by global revenue already rely on Alfonso’s convenient and accurate results to save costs and speed up the design process.
A revolutionary implant testing service
Groundbreaking technology
Alfonso™’s proprietary particle-based computer model of bone tissue is the world’s first and only computational system capable of accurately simulating bone cracking and crushing phenomena - key predictors of implant failure. This makes it easy to filter out defective designs at an early stage, and focus on winners for final testing and regulatory submission.
How Alfonso™ works
Whether you want to run standard ASTM implant tests (see our list below) or build a custom testing solution with us, Alfonso™ has you covered.
STEP 1
Choose your simulation, or
develop a custom protocol with us
Industry-standard simulated tests ready to use
STEP 2
Upload your 3D model
Data is encrypted with AES-256 on US servers
STEP 3
Get your test report as quickly as 48 hours
Report, video + raw data: sample
Alfonso™ Model Library
Test your implant using our comprehensive library of validated material models and standard tests or build a custom test with our team.
Material model validation
FOAM
Solid rigid polyurethane foam
models per ASTM F1839-08-2021
(10, 15, 20, 40 PCF densities)
Validation data
Validation whitepaper (PDF)
BONE
Realistic trabecular/cortical bone tissue models with range of BMD
(e.g., proximal humerus, proximal femur, vertebral body, and others)
Validation data
Validation whitepaper (PDF)
IMPLANT MATERIALS
Models of common engineering materials used in implant manufacturing
(e.g. Ti6Al4V Type 23 Titanium, 316L steel, various polymers, bone cement)
Simulated test validation
SPINE
Simulated ASTM F2077
Compression and torsion tests of spinal spacers (Machined/3D-printed)
Validation data
Validation whitepaper (PDF)
Simulated ASTM F2267
Subsidence tests of spinal spacers (Machined/3D-printed)
Validation data
Validation whitepaper (PDF)
Simulated Cadaveric Spine Models
Validated injury models from our osteoporotic / healthy bone microCT library
TRAUMA & SPORTS MEDICINE
Simulated ASTM F543 A1- A4
Screw torsion, driving torque, pull-out, and self-tapping tests
Validation data
Validation whitepaper (PDF)
Simulated ASTM F1264
Intramedullary nail bending and torsion tests
Validation data
Validation whitepaper (PDF)
Simulated Cadaveric Trauma Models
Validated injury models from our osteoporotic / healthy bone microCT library
JOINT RECONSTRUCTION
Press-Fit Tests
Insertion and removal in ASTM-standard orthopaedic foam (e.g., ASTM F2028 glenoid loosening)
Simulated Cadaveric Joint Recon Models
Validated injury models from our osteoporotic / healthy bone microCT library
Case study with Osstec
Enterprise packages
Speak to our Alfonso™ specialists to find out how we can work best with you, tailoring a package that fits your design process and requirements.
Our accomplishments
Read about our recent conference exhibitions, awards, and milestones here.
Intellectual Property
Alfonso™ embodies and utilizes proprietary processes, algorithms, and models of implants, bone and bonelike materials for simulation. It is based on intellectual property rights exclusive to Lifespans Limited - including proprietary copyright software and know-how - and has pending patent rights. Any non-exclusive technologies utilized by this system are open-source and/or are properly licensed for commercial use. No other third party proprietary software or simulation solvers, such as those of Abaqus, Ansys, Mimics, etc., are utilized in or by the Alfonso™ simulator.