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Desktop Metal Launches New Health 3D Printing Division

The news just doesn’t stop when it comes to Desktop Metal (NYSE:DM), and the latest headline from the 3D printing unicorn-turned-publicly-traded company is the launch of Desktop Health, a new…

Should Vented Enclosures Become A Mandatory Safety Standard for FFF 3D Printers?

With innovation always comes unintended consequences. There’s been much-to-do with the possible health repercussions of 3D printing, particularly when it comes to the fine particles and fumes produced by the…

UL AMCC Experts Discuss Hazards in 3D Metal Printing & Safety Precautions to Put in Place

It’s always great getting in on something when it’s brand new. It’s like being part of a secret club—with the rules being made up as you go. 3D printing, while…

Canadian Mom Uses 3D Printing to Sweeten a Bitter Pill

The cause of Crohn’s disease is unknown, and as a result, there are no curative treatments available to end the disease. There are, however, several drug treatments which are effective…

SmarTech Medical 3D Printing Report: Materials space to grow nearly 700% by 2020

There’s no doubt that one of the more exciting areas within the 3D printing space is that of the medical field. We have seen tremendous strides made in just the…

3D Systems & NIH Partner to Advance the Integration of 3D Printing with Healthcare

When it comes to 3D printing, the healthcare industry will see some of the most substantial benefits from this incredible technology.  In the last two years alone, the number of…

UK Researchers Improve Comfort Levels for Cancer Patients by 3D Printing Radiotherapy Body Molds

Cancer patients undergoing brain or head and neck radiotherapy are required to be immobilized, which is certainly not always popular with those undergoing the procedure, who may already be suffering…

How Patient Specific 3D Printed Organ Replicas Help Patients Reach Informed Decisions

More and more, the medical profession is becoming aware that there may be significant advantages available from the use of 3D printed replicas of patient specific anatomy organs. A recent…