Medical 3D Printing

Stanford’s Dr. Skylar-Scott Breaks Down the Timeline for Fully Bioprinted Organs

Bioprinting has transitioned from an ambitious idea to a field making steady progress toward creating functional tissues and vascularized structures, offering a glimpse into the future of regenerative medicine. Against…

3D Printing News Briefs, February 1, 2025: Patent Infringement, Aligner Attachments, & More

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re discussing an intellectual property (IP) dispute, a sales partnership, metal 3D printed bioimplants, a 3D printed health supplement, and 3D printed aligner attachments….

Shaping the Future of 3D-Printed Medical Devices Through Quality Management and Reimbursement

Quality and regulatory compliance is crucial for 3D printing in healthcare as it ensures safety, efficacy, and reliability of the technology, ultimately benefiting the patient. Consistent, high-quality 3D-printed products foster…

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A Narrative of Transformation: Enablers to Scale AM in Healthcare.

I’ve always wanted to leverage innovation for impactful change in health systems, and my experiences spanning clinical medicine, public health, health economics, and the intricate world of health systems and…

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Advanced 3D Printed Medtech Solutions Transform Healthcare Treatments and Improve Patient Outcomes

The integration of advanced 3D printing technology with medtech is revolutionizing healthcare by addressing critical challenges and redefining patient outcomes. This innovation-driven approach delivers solutions that improve the quality of…

World’s First Fully-3D Printed Microscope Could Bring Microscopy to Millions

Researchers from the University of Strathclyde have made the world’s first fully 3D printed microscope, and it’s cheaper than one might think. The base model costs less than a McDonald’s…

Hike Medical Adds AI to AM to 3D Print Custom Orthotics

As companies like Backflip and 1000 Kelvin have demonstrated, artificial intelligence (AI) may be a key enabling technology for increasing the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) at an exponential rate….

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…