healthcare 3D printing
Beyond the Printer: HP and DyeMansion Tackle the Future of Prosthetics
Making a custom orthotic or prosthetic device involves much more than producing the final part. Patients need to be measured, devices must be designed to fit their bodies, and finished…
PharmaTher Plans U.S. Network to 3D Print Medicines on Demand
3D printing medicines has often been tied to the idea of personalization, basically making a pill in the right dose, shape, or drug combination for a patient. PharmaTher is now…
AI Design and Point-of-Care Integration Headline ADDITIV Medical 2026
Medical additive manufacturing is expanding rapidly inside major healthcare institutions. In 2026 alone, hospital systems including Indiana University Health and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals launched dedicated point-of-care 3D printing facilities to…
3D Printing Financials: 3D Systems, Prodways, and Align Build on Positive Momentum
The latest earnings from 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD), Prodways (EPA: ALPWG), and Align Technology (Nasdaq: ALGN) show that the 3D printing market continues to move forward. Some businesses are growing…
Student Research Raises Questions About Patient Privacy on 3D Printing Platforms
A student researcher at Indiana University Indianapolis has uncovered what she believes is a significant patient privacy issue involving medical anatomy files shared on public 3D printing websites. Salma Kherallah,…
Canada Backs Aspect Biosystems With $280M to Scale Bioprinted Tissue Therapies
The Government of Canada is supporting bioprinting company Aspect Biosystems with a new $280 million project to help develop and manufacture its bioengineered cellular medicines. The project will run over…
3D Printed Bone Grafts From Georgetown Researchers Could Replace Traditional Implants
Researchers at Georgetown University are developing a new type of 3D printed bone graft designed to work more like real human bone. Instead of relying on metal implants or donor…
TV’s Scarpetta Suggests We Can 3D Print Full Human Organs. Reality Is… Not Yet
Having spent a good part of my journalistic career covering crime stories, it’s hard for me to stay away from any crime or medical forensic drama. So when Scarpetta premiered…
At RAPID + TCT 2026, Executive Keynotes Break Down What’s Next for AM
While AI is expected to be a major focus at RAPID + TCT 2026, the event is also putting the spotlight on something just as important: leadership. This year’s Executive…
3D Printing Moves Deeper Into Production as Parts Near $110B by 2034
A new report takes a closer look at how much 3D printing is actually being used in real production. The numbers point to a market that is already growing at…
3D Printing Financials: Healthcare and Aerospace Drive Growth at 3D Systems
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) closed out 2025 with stronger performance in the final quarter, helped by growing demand for 3D printing in healthcare, dental, and aerospace applications. The company said…
AM Applications Expected to Reach $110B in 2034, New Report Finds
Additive manufacturing may still be a relatively young industry, but the number of real parts being produced with 3D printing is growing quickly. According to a new report from Additive…
Stratasys’ RadioMatrix Could Mark the Beginning of the End for Cadavers in Imaging Training
Stratasys has expanded its radiopaque 3D printing material, RadioMatrix, to full commercial availability in the United States. The move could change medical imaging training by giving hospitals and researchers access…
Who’s Investing in 3D Printing in 2025? The Buyers and Backers to Watch
Funding for additive manufacturing (AM) isn’t as easy to come by as it was a few years ago. There are fewer deals, diligence is tougher, and investors want a clear…
Pac-Dent Buys Ackuretta
Dental practitioner supply firm Pac-Dent has bought Ackuretta, a chair-side dental 3D printing startup that has a file-to-patient solution in place. Their all-in-one system combines resins, software, and printers with…
3D Printing Financials: 3D Systems Cuts Costs, Bets on a Future Comeback
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) just wrapped up a tough first quarter, facing ongoing challenges from customers holding off on buying new machines and materials. To adapt, the company is cutting…
3D Printing Financials: Medical Drives Materialise’s Q1 2025
Materialise (Nasdaq: MTLS) kicked off 2025 with solid momentum in its medical segment, while its software and manufacturing units slowed down. Revenue rose just over 4% year-over-year to €66.4 million…
AMS 2025: Enabling & Scaling 3D Printing in Healthcare, Part 2
There were many reasons to be excited about this year’s Additive Manufacturing Strategies in New York City, from panels on venture capital, private equity, and M&A to the popular CEO…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: July 14, 2024
We’ve got a busy week of 3D printing webinars and events, both virtual and in-person! Stratasys continues its training and tour, while a Laser Additive Manufacturing workshop will be held…
WASP Highlights Advances in Healthcare 3D Printing at Italy’s Exposanità 2024
WASP takes center stage at Italy’s leading healthcare expo, Exposanità 2024, demonstrating the transformative impact of its advanced 3D printing technologies on the medical sector. Known for its line of…
2024 & Beyond: Navigating Promising Frontiers in 3D Printed Medical Applications
In a time when technological advances and healthcare innovations intersect, the domain of 3D printed medical applications stands at the forefront of a transformative wave. While some of the most…
Ricoh Partners with Materialise to Enhance 3D Printing in Hospitals
Ricoh (TYO: 7752) announced a partnership with Materialise (Nasdaq: MTLS) at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2023 event. This collaboration aims to make 3D printing more accessible and…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: July 23, 2023
This week’s webinar and event roundup is a little lighter, but there are still plenty of 3D printing offerings! Stratasys continues its U.S. tour, Markforged offers two more Demo Days,…
AMS 2023: How Finance Boosts the 3D Printing Ecosystem
To wrap up the first day of the Additive Manufacturing Strategies (AMS) event in New York City, Stifel Managing Director Bryan Dow hosted a panel about the “Future of Investment…
