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Poll of the Week: More Medical 3D Printing News, Please
In our first-ever Poll of the Week, we asked our LinkedIn followers what kinds of stories they wanted to read. With 3D printing as oft-used as it is these days,…
Mayo Clinic’s Approach to Liability in 3D Printing: “Every Device Endures Scrutiny”
In modern medicine, 3D printing technology has opened new frontiers in medical device development, offering unprecedented customization and rapid prototyping capabilities. At the forefront of this revolutionary wave is Mayo…
Voxeljet to Sell and Leaseback its German 3D Printing HQ
It was a rough start to the year for voxeljet (NASDAQ: VJET). During the first quarter of 2022, the German manufacturer of high-speed, large-format 3D printers and on-demand parts services…
3D Printing and its Implications for the Auto Industry
Sean Burke will be speaking at 3DPrint.com’s upcoming AMS online industry summit (Feb 9-10, 2021). Register here. For as long as cars have existed, three fundamental truths appeared to be…
AMS 2020: Panels on 3D Printing in Implants and Orthopedics, Regulation in Additive Medical Devices
There was much to enjoy and learn at the recent Additive Manufacturing Strategies event, held in Boston and co-hosted by 3DPrint.com and SmarTech Analysis, especially with the addition of a…
Bioprinting: What are the Legal Implications of Defective Design Software?
3D printing has taken off at lightning speed, with innovations emerging around the world continually—and virtually unregulated. While there may be some serious discussions and expectations regarding ownership and common…
CECIMO Raises Concerns: How Much is Too Much 3D Printing Regulation
Regulation is important in any industry, as are standards which ensure that every player in the industry is delivering products and processes up to a certain quality and consistency. There’s…
Additive Manufacturing Creates Tremendous Opportunities, as well as Risks
We all hear the promise of how advanced manufacturing forms will change the world. The 3D printing revolution will be able to make stronger, lighter, and more efficient products, and…
Don’t Print Yourself Into a Corner: Product Liability Implications of 3D Printing
By: Josh Becker (Partner) and Sarah O’Donohue (Associate) Product manufacturers typically can be held liable for injuries caused by a defective product under several legal theories. One legal theory, referred to…
Insuring 3D Printing, An Industry About to Expand?
Insurance companies are beginning to realize that there is something to additive manufacturing. It’s all tied up in something that insurers call “risk,” meaning the potential for the loss of…
