Now, Stratasys has announced a new partner, in the form of the New York-based Jacobs Institute (JI)—and they have excellence in mind as they team up to see 3D printing as the catalyst for numerous innovative medical applications in the future.
Stratasys and the Jacobs Institute expect the results of their efforts to make a positive impact on a variety of audiences, however, with the COE benefitting many as it serves as a referral center for those considering forging ahead with their own 3D printing labs. And they’ve certainly hit the nail on the head for offering support, as many are interested in getting started. While it may be easy to purchase a 3D printer—or five or twenty-five—we’ve followed cases, for example, in the university atmosphere, where organization is key, as well as mapping out a plan for who will be using the machinery and for what.
This Center of Excellence will certainly have the best of foundations to begin with and thrive on into the future as Stratasys will be behind supplying all the 3D printing solutions—and who could ask for more? Famous for their multi-material, multi-color printing technology, the global leader will be able to hand an array of selections to the center, allowing for different options, like varying levels of rigidity, opacity and more as innovation ensues.“This announcement with the Jacobs Institute is an important milestone, marking the first time we are formally partnering with a medical organization to explore the exciting opportunities of 3D printing and healthcare,” said Scott Rader, General Manager, Medical Solutions, Stratasys. “Stratasys brings decades of experience to the Jacobs Institute, a leader in 3D printed models, to push the boundaries of how these models can be used to train the next generation of physicians, and test new devices.”
The Jacobs Institute certainly could not have created a better partnership, as experts from Stratasys will be on hand for collaborating in studies—both technical and clinical—that integrate 3D printing applications. Very importantly, it has been revealed that the tech titan will also be offering financial backing for important research and development projects. Without a doubt, we’ll be following closely to see what vital projects are born from this level of teamwork, which undeniably will benefit others, and perhaps many around the world, following in the general trend of 3D printing and medical research. Discuss in the Stratasys Partners with Jacobs Institute for Medical 3D Printing forum over at 3DPB.com.
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