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FDA Clears Ricoh Healthcare Solution to 3D Print Personalized Anatomical Models
Japan-based multinational Ricoh revealed that its RICOH 3D for Healthcare solution, which integrates with IBM iConnect Access from IBM Watson Health to fabricate 3D printed anatomic models, has received 510(k)…
3D Printing News Briefs, April 30, 2022: Business, Medical, & More
We’re starting with business in 3D Printing News Briefs today, as Aconity3D will be distributing metal AM powders by Equispheres and Photocentric has partnered up with umati. Moving on, the…
Let’s Kill Disney: A 3D Printing Patent Dispute and a Manifesto
Previously we looked at if we should kill Thingiverse. Thingiverse is a site that allows you to upload and remix files. It’s a key piece of infrastructure for a 3D…
3D Printed Prosthetics for Dogs Developed by Veterinary Student
There’s no shortage of stories in which 3D printing is used to help animals—and that’s a good thing! From wild birds and tortoises to working animals and household pets like…
World’s First 3D Printed Prosthetic Eye Implant Heralds Vision for the Future of Medicine
There are multiple reasons why a person would wear a prosthetic eye, from the eye not developing normally to cancer or an accident. According to the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS…
Olympic Cycling Team Made More Aerodynamic with 3D Scanning
The Italian national cycling team is going for the gold at this week’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and in order to improve their aerodynamic efficiency for competition, the athletes were all…
The PRO/CESS of a Genderless Customizable 3D Printed Bike Saddle
Have you ever wondered how a bike saddle might fit or be constructed if we took gender identity out of the equation? Berlin-based industrial designer Tim Schütze has done just…
3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup: April 17, 2021
From automotive 3D printing stars and SLS 3D printing to combining 3D scans and more, this week we’re covering an array of different topics in our 3D Printing Webinar and…
3D Printed Tools Used in First Double Hand & Face Transplant
3D technologies by Belgian company Materialise (MTLS) have long been used for applications in the healthcare field, from splints and surgical guides to implants, and this summer it received important…
YouTuber’s R/C 3D Printed Tesla Roadster Hits 70 MPH
Tesla’s line of electric cars are meant to seduce you into wanting them so badly. The product demos are packed with enraptured Tesla fans who react to Elon Musk’s every…
Blind Parents “See” Baby’s Face with 3D Printed Ultrasound Models
People who are blind use their hands to see what their eyes cannot, and 3D printing has been very helpful in creating more tactile opportunities and experiences for the visually…
Buddhist Temple Archway Preserved in High Detail with Artec 3D Scanning
Several times over the years, we’ve seen 3D technologies applied to help preserve China’s cultural heritage, from dragons and Buddhist statues to caves and columns. Now, Artec 3D has used…
Using Symmetry and 3D Printed Medical Models to Repair Bone Fractures
In a new study, a team of researchers from China compared the clinical outcomes of treating isolated acetabular (concave surface of the pelvis) fractures with traditional 3D-printed planning models and…
Chinese Researchers Sustain Bioprinted Brain Cells for Four Weeks
In the recently published ‘Engineering of brain-like tissue constructs via 3D Cell-printing technology,’ researchers use 3D models to glean information about neurology on numerous levels, from learning more about neural…
Artec 3D Releases Artec Studio 15 3D Scanning Software for Improved Reverse Engineering
3D hardware and software developer Artec 3D has announced the latest release of its Studio software, Artec Studio 15. The Luxembourg-based company employs a team of experts in the application…
3D Printed Guide and Titanium Implant Help Surgeons Reconstruct Patient’s Pelvic Bone
Cancer patients with pelvic sarcomas need a large bone transplantation and implant fixation after resection of the bone defect, but complex implant systems often fall apart in many patients shortly…
3D Printing the Left Atrial Appendage for Better Closure Procedures in Surgery
Mia von Knorring, Areli Reyes, and Brandon Mukai recently submitted ‘Left Atrial Appendage Printing Procedure’ to the Faculty of the Biomedical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University – San…
Technical Steganography: Concealing Secret Messages Inside 3D Printed Models
If you’ve never heard the term steganography, join the club. It’s the practice of concealing a file, message, image, or video within another…very James Bond, if you ask me. Your…
Costa Rica: Researchers Design 3D Printed Medical Device for Suturing Extremities
Our skin protects us from invading microorganisms and foreign substances, eliminates harmful toxins, helps to regulate our core body temperature, and is in charge of receiving both tactile and thermal…
Top 5 Software Packages for 3D Printing
3D printing is a tough job. Although once learned, it does not seem too tricky. However, for beginners, it might not seem as friendly as various other new technologies. The…
3D Printing News Briefs: September 11, 2019
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re talking about plenty of new things, from workflows to materials. Carbon and Dentsply Sirona have launched a workflow for the digital printing of…
Industry 4.0: Stop letting your suppliers own your CAD
Your organization’s engineering outsourcing practices may be providing short-term cost savings while introducing long-term risk. Losing control of your CAD means losing control of your engineering future. Stop letting your…
Open Source DIY Telescope Prime Features Raspberry Pi and 3D Printed Parts
While the majority of us are not astronauts, there is a tool that can be used in your home to make you feel like you’re just a little bit closer…
Betatype and nTopology Use Metal 3D Printing and Intelligent Design to Increase Productivity
3D printing consultancy company Betatype specializes in optimizing metal AM production applications to deliver functional components for customers in many industries, including consumer goods, automotive, and medical. Recently, the company, based…
