In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re talking a little business, then moving on to some medical news. Volkswagen has achieved a major metal 3D printing milestone with HP, and BASF has certified a 3D printed autoclave as pressure equipment for the first time. BRECA Health Care has renewed its 3D printed medical device license in Europe, and 3D Systems’ NextDentR Denture 3D+ has received FDA clearance.
Volkswagen Reaches Milestone with HP Metal Jet Printing
“Our vision to industrialize additive manufacturing is quickly becoming a reality with HP Metal Jet, it is a game changer for the automotive industry. The pace of innovation by HP and advanced capabiltiies of the technology have exceeded our expectations. We are meeting our milestones and are actively identifying and developing functional parts for production,” said Dr. Martin Goede, Volkswagen’s Head of Technology Planning and Development.
“What better way to showcase the innovation of Volkswagen than to use our own technologies in the marketing campaign for the premiere ID.3 launch. We are extremely pleased with the technical features and the speed, quality and low-cost per part that HP Metal Jet has provided. The surface quality and feature resolution enabled great attention to detail and made it possible to add a special touch to this important company milestone.”
HP will be showcasing its Metal Jet technology at this week’s FABTECH event in Chicago (Booth A3-638), as well as next week’s formnext in Frankfurt (Booth D21, Hall 12.1).
BASF Manufactures and Certifies First 3D Printed Pressure Equipment
“We use additive manufacturing technology when it offers added value compared to conventional manufacturing methods,” said Dr. Alba Mena Subiranas, Maintenance & Reliability Solutions. “Pressure equipment poses a special challenge, particularly in design, manufacturing and certification.”
BRECA Health Care Renews License for 3D Printing Medical Devices
“We are very happy to be able to continue doing this type of reconstructions,” said José Manuel Baena, PhD in Biomedicine and Industrial Engineer and founder of BRECA Health Care and REGEMAT 3D. “The first license was given to us in 2014 and needs to be renewed every 5 years. In 2014 it was quite complicated since there was practically no information and the autonomous communities did not have a very established process, since they were based on the licenses that are given to orthopaedics to customize technical aids and the implantable products are very different. Now the process is much more defined and even hospitals are trying to get this license to make some products in house.”
NextDentR Denture 3D+ Receives FDA clearance
“With 3D Systems’ Digital Denture Workflow, dental laboratories and clinics are now able to produce dental devices at dramatically increased speed while reducing material waste and capital equipment expenditure as well as reliance upon milling centers. FDA clearance of NextDent Denture 3D+ is the last piece that creates a trusted end-to-end workflow – giving prosthodontists a competitive advantage while improving the patient experience,” said Rik Jacobs, Vice President and General Manager, Dental, 3D Systems.
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