MedCAD Featured in Fortune: From Toy Design to Transforming Lives

In a recent Fortune profile, MedCAD founder Nancy Hairston shared how her career evolved from designing Happy Meal toys to developing life-changing surgical implants. After starting out in 3D modeling and toy design, Hairston recognized the potential of the technology in healthcare and founded MedCAD in 2007. Today, the Dallas-based company creates custom 3D-printed implants used in cranial, facial, and orthopedic reconstruction, helping patients restore both form and function. According to Fortune, MedCAD has grown to between $10 million and $20 million in annual revenue, driven by steady demand and innovation in personalized medical devices.

Read the full article on Fortune.com | Written by Emma Burleigh | November 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM UTC