3d printed medical models
Boston’s Additive Edge: Inside Boston Children’s Hospital 3D Printing Lab
In the hallways of Boston Children’s Hospital, innovation isn’t just a catchphrase—it’s a lifeline. Tucked within these walls, a 3D printing lab is reshaping the future of surgical preparation, turning…
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…
ASTM/ISO Meetings Bring 3D Printing Experts on Quintus Technologies & OSU Facility Tours
I recently attended the biannual ASTM F42/ISO TC 261 meetings at The Ohio State University in nearby Columbus, Ohio. It was one of the most well-organized industry events I’ve ever…
Ricoh, Stratasys, & Axial3D Partner to Increase Access to 3D Printed Anatomic Medical Models
Longtime partners Stratasys and Ricoh USA, Inc. have signed an agreement that will increase access for clinics and hospitals to on-demand 3D printed anatomic medical models. According to Grandview Research,…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 17, 2022: Autodesk Profiles, FDA Clearance & More
We’re starting with software in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as Autodesk has released 3D printing profiles for two of The Virtual Foundry’s filaments and Sigma Additive Solutions joined the…
X-Ray Vision: New 3D Printing Material Designed for Visibility in Medical Imaging
Polymer 3D printing leader Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), fresh off reporting what it calls its strongest quarter in six years, has announced the latest 3D printing material for its Digital…
AMS Speaker Spotlight: Democratizing Patient-specific 3D Printed Anatomic Models
Robert Wesley, Biomedical Engineering Manager of Additive Manufacturing for Ricoh USA, will be participating in Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2022, Panel 2: 3D printing in surgical planning and modeling. From creating…
2022 Predictions: Medical 3D Printing Is Disrupting Healthcare
According to Savi Baveja, HP’s Chief Strategy & Incubation Officer, technologies such as 3D printing and microfluidics are beginning to “realize the better outcomes that have long been promised of…
Digital Anatomy Creator Software Enables 3D Printing of Medical Models
Over the past few years, Stratasys has transformed itself from a two technology hardware OEM with a strong service offering to a company that has a number of software products…
RAPID + TCT 2021 Keynotes: 3D Printing in Aerospace, Medical, & More
At the start of SME’s 30th year of RAPID + TCT, widely known as North America’s largest, most important additive manufacturing event, AM consultant and writer Todd Grimm got things…
Stratasys Direct Expands Healthcare 3D Printing Services
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing announced the opening of a dedicated healthcare print center at its recently inaugurated PolyJet Design and Print Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The new addition expands the…
TIPE Conference 2021: 3D Printing Drives Healthcare Advances Amid Pandemic
The first-ever TIPE 3D Printing conference featured an inspirational all-female agenda of leaders in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. The goal was to spur the next generation of women in…
New Silicone 3D Printing Opens up Applications for Robotics, Medicine, Wearables
The fabrication of soft devices is evolving further, with the completion of recent research performed by US scientists. With the results published in “3D printable tough silicone double networks,” the…
Researchers 3D Print Lifelike Aortic Valve Model with Built-in Sensors
In order to help surgeons prepare to perform procedures on patients (say that three times fast), training with 3D printed medical models has been shown to help improve the overall…
What Has the 3D Printing Industry Learned During COVID-19?
The challenges of COVID-19 have been a unique learning opportunity for businesses and individuals alike. As the world scrambled to react to the outbreak, it highlighted both the strengths and…
3D Printed Models for Training & Planning of Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
A small gland (about the size of a small bean) located at the base of the skull, the pituitary secretes hormones and regulates the other major organs. Also known as…
Chinese Researchers Sustain Bioprinted Brain Cells for Four Weeks
In the recently published ‘Engineering of brain-like tissue constructs via 3D Cell-printing technology,’ researchers use 3D models to glean information about neurology on numerous levels, from learning more about neural…
3D Printing, VR & MR for Better Lung Surgery Outcomes
Scientists from Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences have released the findings of their recent study in ‘Three-dimensional Printing, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality for Pulmonary Atresia: Early Surgical Outcomes Q1…
3D Printed FibreTuff Medical Models Are Bone-Like & Anatomically Correct
FibreTuff, headquartered in Toledo, OH, has been at the forefront of manufacturing materials for bioprinting and medical use in recent years, creating a range of innovative products for fabrication of…
What Does the Future Hold for 3D & 4D Printing? Reviewing Current Processes & Ongoing Potential
Researchers come together to review both 3D and 4D printing, as well as exploring its ongoing potential in ‘Recent 3D and 4D intelligent printing technologies: a comparative review and future…
Plastic Surgery: 3D Printed Patient-Specific Applications for Craniomaxillofacial Operations
Plastic surgery can help improve quality of life, especially when patients are dealing with craniofacial issues – soft tissues of the face, like the nose and lips, and bones of…
Can a 3D Printed Model Improve the Outcome of Complex Tibial Plateau Fracture Surgery?
A complex tibial plateau fracture, mainly caused by high-energy injuries, affects the knee and generally means the person is unable to walk. If that isn’t hard enough, all kinds of…
3D Printing the Left Atrial Appendage for Better Closure Procedures in Surgery
Mia von Knorring, Areli Reyes, and Brandon Mukai recently submitted ‘Left Atrial Appendage Printing Procedure’ to the Faculty of the Biomedical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University – San…
University of Hong Kong: Sterilization & Infection Rates in 3D Printed Models & Guides Used Intra-operatively
Hong Kong researchers explore the use of 3D printed medical models but advance in a more unique direction with concerns over infection. Detailing their findings in the recently published ‘A…
