3FX

Founded in 1995, 3FX is a Blue Bell, Pennsylvania-based medical and scientific animation studio that translates complex biology, molecular pathways and medical-device technologies into visual communications for the life-sciences sector. The independent company works with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device and healthcare-communications organizations, combining scientific research with cinematic visual storytelling.

Scientific visual communication

3FX provides full script-to-screen production, bringing together scientific scriptwriting, literature review, storyboarding, 3D modeling, animation, compositing, sound design and narration. Its in-house interdisciplinary team includes certified medical illustrators, molecular biologists, scientific writers, animators, editors and technical directors.

Key capabilities include:

• 3D medical animation, including Mechanism of Action and Mechanism of Disease visualizations
• Medical-device and delivery-system visualization
• Scientific and medical illustration for editorial, presentation and print applications
• Interactive touchscreen, web-based HTML5 video and tablet experiences
• Augmented- and virtual-reality healthcare applications for congresses, events and trade shows

The studio supports work across therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, vaccines and virology, cardiovascular disease, neurology, endocrinology, dermatology, gastroenterology, gene therapy, ophthalmology, respiratory care, orthopedics and veterinary medicine.

From molecular detail to audience engagement

3FX creates materials for healthcare-professional education, patient advocacy, sales training and investor presentations, as well as scientific and promotional communications. Its portfolio includes mechanism visualizations associated with ENHERTU, Genmab antibody formats, Incyte, Helsinn, Actelion and Purina CardioCare, alongside scientific animation sequences for PBS NOVA.

Beyond linear animation, the company develops immersive and interactive formats designed to make technical concepts accessible in live, digital and educational settings. It also supports regulated pharmaceutical workflows through familiarity with Veeva Vault PromoMats, helping clients manage digital assets and Medical, Legal and Regulatory review requirements.