Medical 3D Printing
BellaSeno Completes Two Clinical Trials on 3D Printed Resorbable Breast Implants
German firm BellaSeno, which is focused on 3D-printed resorbable breast implants for both augmentation and lumpectomy, has completed two clinical trials for resorbable breast implants. These trials represent the first-ever…
Department of Defense Awards PROTECT3D $1.3M for Custom 3D Printed Braces
Custom prosthetics company PROTECT3D has secured a $1.3M Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Innovation Research contract to develop a platform for creating custom braces for soldiers. The PROTECT3D Platform…
Gorillas, Turtles, & Birds, Oh My: Helping Animals with 3D Printing in 2024
I’m not one for resolutions, but as a new year is almost upon us, it’s time to reflect on all of the good things that happened in 2024. There are…
From Lab to Lifeline: Anthony Atala’s Vision for Bioprinting at WFIRM
Anthony Atala is transforming the future of medicine—not just with a scalpel, but with a bioprinter. As the director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), he’s pushing…
Axial3D Raises $18.2M to Drive AI-Driven Medical 3D Printing Software
Great news from Axial3D, which has raised an $18.2 million investment round. Increasing their investment were Techstart, Clarendon, and Innovation Ulster Limited, while new investors included 57 Stars, Whiterock, and…
3D Printed Harness Could Rescue Turtles with “Bubble-butt Syndrome” Globally
In 2008, Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut rescued a green sea turtle named Charlotte, who had been struck by a boat. The collision caused an unusual condition known as “bubble butt…
Axial3D Partners with GE HealthCare for DICOM-to-Medical Model 3D Printing
The path of medical 3D printing firm Axial3D’s is unsurprising. The firm’s increasing emphasis on AI aligns with its previous moves: partnering with GE, opening a new facility to accommodate…
3D Printing Financials: 3D Systems Faces Challenges, Bets on Innovation
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) closed its third quarter of 2024 with mixed results, navigating macroeconomic pressures while leaning on innovation to shape its future. The company reported a challenging sales…
EOS Launches New P3 NEXT SLS 3D Printer at Formnext 2004
EOS, the German-US leader in additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, has launched the P3 NEXT selective laser sintering (SLS) printer at Formnext 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany (November 19-22). EOS created the…
3D Printing News Briefs, November 16, 2024: Feasibility Study, Mobile 3D Printer, & More
We’re starting off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with a little business, including a new 3D printer launch, a feasibility study, an automotive partnership, and more. Then we move on…
3D Printer OEM Axtra3D Raises Nearly $10M in Series A
Axtra3D, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of 3D printers leveraging the company’s patented Hybrid Photosynthesis (HPS) technology, has received another $4.5 million in Series A financing, bringing its total Series…
$7 3D Printed Femur Models Could Revolutionize Surgery
A 3D printed femur costing just $7 could soon change how surgeons prepare for complex bone surgeries and tackle bone tumors. This vision is now closer to reality, thanks to…
WIMBA Opens New In-House 3D Printing Facility to Accelerate Pet Orthotics & Prosthetics
Polish startup WIMBA, which uses artificial intelligence (AI), 3D scanning, and HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing to create custom, lightweight pet prosthetics and orthotics, has helped over 700 pets…
LuxCreo Targets Medical Sector with FDA-Cleared 3D Printed Sleep Apnea Devices
Application-focused additive manufacturing firm LuxCreo is now moving beyond dentistry to tackle the medical device space. To do so, the company has partnered with EMA Sleep, Inc. to enhance the…
Dinsmore Gains Ability to 3D Print Functional Stents Thanks to Axtra3D
As essentially everyone familiar with additive manufacturing (AM) knows, one of the greatest advantages of 3D printing technologies is the potential to produce parts with complex geometries that are unachievable…
Ricoh Wants to Make Surgery Easier with Custom 3D-Printed Guides for U.S. Surgeons
Orthopedic and maxillofacial surgeons may soon have access to surgical tools designed specifically for each patient. Thanks to a new partnership between Ricoh 3D for Healthcare and Insight Surgery, custom…
VBN Components Expands Horizons with Biocompatible 3D Printing Materials
VBN Components is a Swedish firm specializing in wear-resistant additive manufacturing (AM) materials, a niche that could become a significant market. Industries such as tooling, mining, and industrial equipment require…
Zero Gravity, Big Impact: Ken Savin Talks Redwire’s Space Bioprinting Breakthroughs
In space, microgravity isn’t just a challenge—it’s an advantage. Redwire, known for pioneering space-based biomanufacturing, made history by sending the first bioprinter to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2019….
BellaSeno’s Clinical Trial on 3D-Printed Breast Implants Shows Promising Early Results
Bioprinting firm BellaSeno has provided a public update on its ongoing clinical trial for resorbable breast scaffolding. The trial uses patients’ own fat with a 3D-printed scaffold, which gradually reabsorbs…
Kallisio & Ricoh 3D for Healthcare Partner for 3D Printed Patient-Specific Oral Stents
Last year, Baltimore-based medical device company Kallisio received FDA 510(k) clearance for its 3D printed patient-specific Stentra device. Oral stents like this are critically important in protecting a patient’s healthy…
Acuity Surgical Picks AddUp FormUp 350 for Metal 3D Printed Implants
Ohio-based Acuity Surgical is moving towards standardizing on AddUp’s FormUp 350 systems. Acuity, a privately held spinal implant firm, stands out in the orthopedics world. Most companies in this sector…
Boston’s Additive Edge: Engineering Heartbeats at Boston University’s Cutting-Edge Labs
At the crossroads of engineering and biology, Boston University (BU) is forging a new frontier in medical innovation. Within its state-of-the-art Chen and White Labs, researchers are pioneering breakthroughs in…
Titanium 3D Printing Powders to Reach $1.4B by 2032
Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research), the leading authority in additive manufacturing (AM) market data and analysis, has released its latest report titled “Titanium Powder for Additive Manufacturing in 2024.” This…
Emerging AM Technologies Analysis: Where Are They Now, Part 3
In March 2023, AM Research published the “Emerging AM Technologies Analysis: 10 Companies to Watch” report highlighting 3D printing companies with the potential to disrupt the additive manufacturing (AM) industry….
