In today’s world, more and more people are looking for natural, drug-free solutions to manage everyday health problems. One such issue is TMJ disorder — a painful condition that affects the jaw joint and muscles. Surprisingly, even though over 12% of people globally suffer from TMJ, there’s still no easy, at-home tool that can help relieve this pain.
That’s where Noam Aizenberg steps in. A mechanical engineer with an Ivy League degree — and someone who personally struggled with TMJ pain — Noam didn’t just wait for someone else to fix the problem. He quit his job, picked up a 3D printer, and decided to build the solution himself.
What followed is an inspiring story of how one man with a 3D printer and a big idea created a real medical product — the myTMJ Pen — in under a year. It’s not just about innovation; it’s about how 3D printing is helping real people solve real problems, and how startups like his are rewriting what’s possible.
TMJ Disorders and the Lack of At-Home Solutions
TMJ, short for Temporomandibular Joint, is the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. When it doesn’t work properly, it can cause pain, muscle tightness, jaw clicking, or even locking up completely. It can make eating, talking, and daily life uncomfortable — sometimes unbearable.
Noam had lived with this condition for years. Doctors often told him to use “heat and massage” to relax the jaw. But there was no product available that could do both — at home, easily, and effectively. He searched, researched, and finally realized that if no one had built it, maybe he should.
That’s when the idea hit him: what if there was a small, easy-to-use pen that could deliver both heat and vibration directly to the jaw muscles? Something you could use daily, without pills or therapy appointments. A product that simply didn’t exist — yet.
Ideation to Execution: The Birth of the myTMJ Pen
In September 2023, Noam officially started designing the first version of his idea. Using his engineering knowledge, he made early sketches and CAD models of a pen-shaped device that could warm up and gently massage the jaw muscles.
He wanted the device to be:
- Small and comfortable to hold
- Rechargeable with USB-C
- Safe for use on the face
- And most importantly, deliver both heat and vibration at the same time.
Inside, it would use an aluminum heating tip, a vibration motor, and a custom circuit board powered by an Arduino-compatible chip. But none of this would have been possible without one key tool: 3D printing.
Using a basic desktop 3D printer, Noam printed the casing, tested new shapes, and adjusted the design every single day. Instead of waiting weeks for factory molds, he could print a new version overnight and test it the next morning. That’s the power of 3D printing — and why it’s changing how startups bring ideas to life.
Rapid Prototyping via 3D Printing: The Key to Speed
The biggest advantage Noam had? A desktop 3D printer.
Using regular FDM and resin 3D printers, he began testing ideas fast — printing not just the outer casing but also brackets and internal parts. Every time he thought of a better shape for the tip or button, he didn’t have to wait weeks. He just updated the design and printed it overnight.
This speed was a game-changer.
He could go from idea to real, testable part in less than 24 hours. No need for expensive molds. No delays. Just design, print, assemble, and test — again and again — until it worked perfectly.
Inside each prototype was:
- A 3D-printed plastic body
- An aluminum heating tip
- A custom-made PCB
- A vibration motor
- And the firmware coded with Arduino IDE
This entire process, from electronics to plastic housing, was done at his desk — thanks to 3D printing.
From Prototypes to Production: 3D Printing for Real Products
By early 2024, Noam had a working device that people could actually use. But instead of switching to expensive factory molds like most companies do, he stuck with what worked — 3D printing.
He didn’t just use 3D printing for prototyping. He used it for real, production-ready products.
Each unit of the myTMJ Pen was 3D printed and assembled in-house in the U.S.. No need to wait for mass production from overseas. No huge investment. Just printers, tools, and passion.
And when demand started growing?
He didn’t need a factory.
He just added more 3D printers.
This method let him stay flexible. Any last-minute design upgrade was as simple as changing a digital file and printing the new version the same day. This is what makes 3D printing the perfect solution for startup founders — fast, low-cost, and fully in control.
Building Public Trust: Crowdfunding and Open Development
What made myTMJ Relief stand out wasn’t just the product — it was the journey Noam shared with the world.
He posted every step of the development process on Instagram and YouTube. From his first sketches to failed prints, coding struggles, and even final assembly — he shared it all. He didn’t hide behind a brand. He built with his audience.
And it worked.
By April 2025, his page had over 70,000 followers who were not just watching — they were cheering him on. This trust turned into real support when he launched his Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign in mid-2024.
The funds helped him:
- Build and order more PCBs
- Complete safety and compliance testing
- Pay for the first production batch
He didn’t need big investors or a factory — just a loyal community and a few 3D printers. This is what makes modern hardware startups different. And 3D printing makes it possible.
Clinical Backing & Early Success Stories
It’s one thing to build a product — but it’s another to prove that it works.
As soon as Noam began shipping the myTMJ Pen, the response from the medical world was immediate and powerful. Dentists, physiotherapists, and real TMJ patients started trying the device and sharing their feedback.
Dr. Priya Mistry, a leading TMJ dentist, said:
“I’ve been searching for something like this for YEARS!”
Dr. Victoria Bednarczyk, a physiotherapist, called the pen:
“Perfect for the delicate areas of the face and jaw. Heat and massage are proven tools — this combines them beautifully.”
Patients loved how simple and effective it was:
- Easy to carry anywhere
- Heats up fast
- USB-C rechargeable
- Relieves jaw tension and popping quickly
Even without formal clinical trials, the real-world testimonials proved that the product worked — and worked well. That’s the kind of trust that helps startups grow fast.
Competitive Edge: How 3D Printing Changed the Startup Playbook
Traditionally, making a new medical device meant spending tens of thousands of dollars on injection molds, long testing cycles, and factory production lines. For a solo founder or a small startup, that kind of investment is often impossible.
But Noam found another way.
Using desktop 3D printers, he was able to:
- Design new parts in hours
- Print and test them the same day
- Keep costs under control
- Avoid delays and middlemen
Every step — from first prototype to final product — was done from his home studio.
When he wanted to tweak the design?
He didn’t need to call a factory. He just changed the print file and hit “Print.”
This is how 3D printing flips the startup playbook. It puts control back in the hands of the creator and removes the barriers that stop good ideas from reaching the market.
Scaling in 2025 and Beyond: Flexible Manufacturing for the Medical Industry
Today, the myTMJ Pen is more than just a success story. It’s the start of a new kind of medical company — one built around fast innovation and flexible manufacturing.
In 2025, Noam is scaling up smartly:
- Adding more TMJ-related wellness and diagnostic tools
- Investing in higher-end 3D printers for better finishes and faster production
- Hiring a small team to help with assembly — while keeping printing fully in-house
His core strategy? Don’t let complexity slow things down.
As he puts it:
“In 2025, 3D printing isn’t just for prototypes anymore — it’s for real production.”
This is a powerful message for startups everywhere:
You don’t need a factory to build a real medical device. You need a printer, a purpose, and a plan.
How Orbit3D Supports Medical Innovators Like Noam
At Orbit3D, we believe that stories like myTMJ Relief are not rare — they’re just waiting for the right tools to bring them to life.
That’s why we’ve built a full ecosystem here in Dubai to support medical startups, engineers, and healthcare professionals who want to launch their own ideas. Whether you’re designing a new wearable device or testing an ergonomic handheld product, we offer the resources to go from concept to creation — fast.
Our services include:
- High-resolution FDM, SLA, and SLS 3D printing to suit everything from early sketches to final functional parts.
- Access to biocompatible materials for healthcare applications.
- Design-for-Manufacture (DFM) support to help you optimize parts for both performance and production.
- Rapid prototyping, assembly assistance, and even international delivery for UAE-based creators with global ambitions.
We also prioritize secure file handling and IP protection, ensuring your idea stays yours throughout the journey.
If you’re a startup, medical researcher, or independent inventor, we’re here to help you:
- Build your first prototype
- Test real-world performance
- Manufacture short-run batches right here in the UAE
- And do it all without the need for large investments or long delays
You bring the idea — we’ll bring the tools, the team, and the technology.
Final Thoughts: A New Era of Medical Innovation, One Print at a Time
The story of myTMJ Relief is more than just a product.
It’s a living example of what happens when passion meets the right technology.
In under a year, one engineer turned his personal pain into a market-ready medical device — using nothing more than 3D printers, open-source tools, and a relentless will to solve a problem that mattered.
This is the future of innovation.
3D printing is no longer a tool for hobbyists or labs.
It’s the new foundation for healthcare startups, personalized medical solutions, and low-cost manufacturing.
At Orbit3D, we’re proud to be part of this shift.
And we’re ready to support your journey — whether you’re an entrepreneur building a health device, a doctor prototyping a new tool, or a founder with a vision the world hasn’t seen yet.
