Medical 3D Printing
Custom 3D Printed Surgical Tools Pushed Forward via restor3d and Formlabs Partnership
For years, the surgical landscape has remained relatively unchanged, with many of the same tools and methods still in use. However, a shift is on the horizon. Orthopedic surgeries have…
Human Remains Could Be Identified with the Help of Forensic 3D Printing
I’m still in awe at what additive technologies can accomplish, from creating alternative meats, automotive parts, shoe insoles, and surgical models, to giving faces to the lost. That is to…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 30, 2023: Drone Customization, 3D Printed Bandage, & More
We’re kicking off 3D Printing News Briefs with software, as Meltio has a new toolpath generator. Moving on, a collaborative project is making drone customization and production with 3D printing…
Chinese 3D Printed Medicine Company Triastek Lands $20.4M in Pre-C Round
Triastek, the leader in additive manufacturing (AM) for pharmaceuticals based in Nanjing, China, has completed a Pre-C financing round worth $20.4 million dollars. Led by Guoxin International Investment, a Chinese…
Custom 3D Printed Radiotherapy Solutions to Be Distributed in the US & Canada
3D Systems, the Rock Hill, South Carolina-based additive manufacturing (AM) pioneer, announced that the company has partnered with Klarity, a leading supplier of radiotherapy solutions, to distribute 3D Systems’ VSP…
Pioneering 3D Printing in Medical Practice: The Omaha Experience
From MRI technologist to cardiac imaging coordinator, Gabe Linke is a pioneer in healthcare’s 3D printing revolution. Anchored at Omaha’s Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, this burgeoning initiative has grown…
NIST Awards Contract for 3D Printed Medication Quality Assurance
InfraTrac, a Maryland-based manufacturer of quality assurance (QA) solutions for 3D printed products, has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute of…
Custom 3D Printed Prosthetic Keeps Cleo the Rescue Dog On Her Feet
Is there anything more heartwarming than a story in which 3D printing is used to help an animal? This one is even better than most, because it involves a rescue…
New Personalized Wheelchair Features Slew of 3D Printing Parts from Replique and HP
Replique, a spin-off from BASF, is collaborating with wheelchair manufacturer RehaMedPower to employ HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology for personalizing components of a new electric wheelchair, the RP1. Specializing…
First Bioprinted Meniscus Returning from Space
In a major stride for space exploration and biotechnology, Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has successfully 3D bioprinted the first human knee meniscus onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Using its upgraded…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 9, 2023: MES Software, Hearing Aids for Refugees, & More
Kicking off 3D Printing News Briefs, Nexa3D is celebrating a milestone achievement, AMFG is partnering with Elite Mold and Manufacturing Inc., and Lehvoss will present several application examples of its…
NIH Awards $3M for 3D Printed Pediatric Medicine
Researchers at Texas A&M University have embarked on an innovative project to transform how medication is administered to pediatric patients. Funded by a grant of approximately $3 million from the…
flō Aims to Revolutionize Lenses with 3D Printing and Storied CEO Jonathan Jaglom
Jonathan Jaglom, a high-profile executive in the 3D printing world, began his career at Objet and climbed the ranks through senior roles at Stratasys before eventually leading Makerbot. Tied to…
Hominid X: Restoring Stroke Patients with a Firm Grasp, Thanks to 3D Printing
In a time when 3D printing is making significant contributions to the medical sector, Hominid X stands out as a company harnessing this technology to address real-world issues. Recently interviewed…
Materialise Expands Michigan Facility for Cranio-maxillofacial 3D Printing
From the heart of Belgium to the bustling medical hubs of America, Materialise (Nasdaq: MTLS) is making big moves. Once focused on 3D printing its titanium cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) implants solely…
3D Printing News Briefs, August 19, 2023: Geopolymer Construction, FDA Clearance, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, Carbon has announced several improvements to its platform, and Renca printed a house with its geopolymer 3D printing mortar. In medical news, Axial3D has…
3D Printing Firm Boston Micro Fabrication Lands $24M in Series D Round
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a 3D printing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specializing in microscale platforms, raised $24 million in its Series D financing round, following its $43 million Series C…
3D Printed Contraception for HIV Patients Made with Carbon’s CLIP Technique
A collaborative effort by researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and University of North Carolina (UNC) Eshelman School of Pharmacy, including Isabella C. Young and Priya Srinivasan,…
3D Printing News Briefs, August 12, 2023: IDEX 3D Printer, Electric Motor, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, Mingda launched a new high-temperature IDEX FDM 3D printer, while Wayland Additive offers new Mixed Reality service packages for the Calibur3. Collaborative researchers at…
3D Systems Pours $8M into Theradaptive for Therapy-Coated 3D Printed Implants
One of the most interesting developments in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry is the involvement of legacy original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) entering into the regenerative medicine space, further redefining what…
3D Printed Wearable Ultrasound Shows Promise for Early Breast Cancer Detection
Researchers at MIT used 3D printing to pioneer a groundbreaking wearable ultrasound device specifically for the early detection of breast cancer. This landmark invention underscores the vast potential of 3D…
Nourished Releases Vegetarian 3D Printed Collagen Gummies
Nourished, known for creating customized 3D printed vitamin gummies, is expanding its offerings. Following collaborations with Colgate and raising over $11 million, Melissa Snover’s firm, which we discuss on the…
3DPOD Episode 162: Micro 3D Printing with Adam Steege and Scott Schiller, Trio Labs
Trio Labs is quietly revolutionizing the field of small metal parts with its high-volume, accurate metal 3D printing technology. Since 2017, the company has been concentrating its efforts on medical…
Fiber-infused Ink Brings 3D Printed Heart Models to Life
Bioengineering has significantly evolved in the last decade. Once again, scientists turned to 3D printed cardiac tissues to delve deeper into combating heart disease and tailoring treatments to the unique…
