Medical 3D Printing
The Art of Post-Processing with Direct Metal Laser Sintering Technology
Additive manufacturing (AM) and more specifically, direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) technology has brought unprecedented design freedom and application complexity to metal manufacturing. It has enabled the creation of complex,…
Can a New 3D Printed Trachea Model Redefine Medical Training? If It Functions Like a Real One, It Just Might
Changing the game in medical simulation is no small feat, but a new startup is carving out a fresh space with a 3D printed trachea model. New Zealand newcomer Simpath…
From Heart Patches to Scaffolds: Prof. Alice White’s Impact on Bioprinting at Boston University
Imagine having the power to create incredibly detailed, tiny structures that could one day save lives. This is the world of Professor Alice White, a leading figure in the realm…
“Jetting Soluble Supports is Key to Simplifying Metal AM,” Says XJet’s Andy Middleton
XJet promises a new era in additive manufacturing (AM). Pairing its newest material with its hardware could unlock the key to the industry’s future, says XJet Chief Business Officer Andrew…
Austria Achieves First with Ceramic 3D Printed Jaw Implant by Lithoz
Surgeons at Austria’s Kepler University Hospital have successfully implanted a 3D printed ceramic jaw in a patient, marking the first use of ceramic material in this type of procedure. While…
ZSFab Debuts 3D Printed Implants in U.S. Spinal Surgeries
Doctors at Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital have performed three spinal surgeries using 3D printed titanium implants for spinal fusion. Surgeons Daniel Harwell and Michael Thambuswamy completed the procedures, which…
3D Printing News Briefs, June 29, 2024: AI Machine Learning, Sensory Garden, Hard Hats, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, we’re starting with Desktop Metal’s new PureSinter furnace. Then it’s on to research about a variable binder amount algorithm and adaptive slicing, a 3D…
Ricoh Begins Clinical Study on 3D Printed Models and Launches On-site Print Services
At RAPID+TCT 2024, Japanese printing leader Ricoh showcased the inroads its making in additive manufacturing (AM) services and medical 3D printing. Perhaps most significantly, Stratasys Ltd. and Ricoh USA, Inc….
Rady Children’s Hospital Releases Free 3D Viewer for Surgical Planning
Charitable donations often skew towards the visible. In high school, we used to visit a poor area once a year and paint their schools. This was nice and concrete, good…
Ralph Hermanns Uses Print Farms to 3D Print Orthotic Insoles at Scale
Ralph Hermanns of Podotherapie Hermanns started his podiatry practice in a small village in the south of the Netherlands. Now, he has grown the business to over 260 locations. Inside…
Integrating Innovation with Compassion: Enhancing Patient Care at Kenney Orthopedics
As the clinical operations and research manager at Kenney Orthopedics, Jenn Rosati is responsible for advising offices on best practices for how they operate and take care of patients. A…
Bioprinted Urethras to Advance Bespoke Medical Solutions
Swedish researchers have created tissue-engineered urethras using 3D bioprinting. Developed at Chalmers University of Technology, the urethral structures are printed with a bioink that integrates human cells with a supportive…
BellaSeno’s Pioneering 3D Printing Facility for Medical Implants to Open in 2025
German 3D printing medical implant pioneer BellaSeno plans to launch a fully automated production facility in Australia by mid-2025 to make its resorbable soft tissue and bone reconstruction implants. By…
Advancing Human Mobility: Insights from Jeff Denune’s Journey in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Jeff Denune of the NuTech Institute is an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience designing innovative devices for patients. A forerunner in the use of Computer-Aided Design…
FABRX Sets Up Drug 3D Printing Subsidiary in the US
British pharmaceutical printing startup FABRX is now setting up a United States based company, FABRX US. To explain the move, the company noted: ¨Having already seen a strong demand for…
Open Source 3D Printed Bioreactor Could Transform Personalized Implants
Researchers at Florida International University (FIU) have created an open-source bioreactor called EnduroBone using fused deposition modeling (FDM). Led by biomedical engineer Anamika Prasad, the team developed this device to…
Yale’s First In-House “3D” Surgical Case: A Leap in Medicine
Surgeons at Yale School of Medicine pioneered the first fully in-house 3D surgical procedure to fix a misaligned bone near the wrist. Dr. Lisa Lattanza, Chair and Ensign Professor of…
Himed and Lithoz Launch Center for Bioceramics 3D Printing
Himed, a US manufacturer of bioceramic materials, and ceramics 3D printing leader Lithoz have announced a joint venture meant to combine their respective areas of expertise—the Bioceramics Center of Excellence…
3D Printed Medical Device Market Set to Skyrocket to $16.5 Billion by 2034
Soaring to $16.5 billion by 2034, the 3D printed medical device market is on a remarkable growth trajectory. According to a recent report by Additive Manufacturing Research titled “Market Trends…
Wimba and Intrauma Partner to Improve Veterinary Orthotics with HP 3D Printing
There are numerous examples of people using 3D printing to create custom prosthetics for animals, whether as a personal project, research project, or business and non-profit organizations. Polish startup Wimba,…
3D Printing News Briefs, May 25, 2024: 3D Printed Medical Models, Sensors, Engines, & More
We’re starting with research in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, first about filament diameter-adjustable 3D printing and then about 3D printed sensors. Then, we’re moving on to personalized 3D printed…
Slice Engineering and Egyptian NGO Give Amputees Free 3D Printed Prosthetics
Florida-based Slice Engineering believes that additive manufacturing can reshape industries and make a lasting impact on humanity, and so works hard to empower innovators and professionals. The company does this…
Rescuing the Additive Industry: The Straight Edge 3D Printing Manifesto
Things have not been going well in the 3D printing industry for a long time. Much has been written on this topic and the reasons for this situation have been…
New Funding Drives Craft Health’s 3D Printed Medicine and Supplements
Singapore-based Craft Health has secured a new round of funding. Previously, the company, which specializes in paste extrusion for medicine and nutrition using a 3D printer powered by a Viscotec…
