medical devices

Over the years, we’ve seen numerous examples of 3D printing used to make scaffolds for bone regeneration, but this is the first time I’ve heard of this type of material…

“From sand to customer” was originally the business philosophy of Philips. The Dutch electronics firm was a pioneer in lightbulbs and later leveraged its expertise into X-ray tubes, radios, shavers,…

Austrian slurry stereolithography (SLA) original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Incus has sold a Hammer Evo35 3D printer to Plansee. Also Austrian, Plansee specializes in MIM, powder metallurgy, and other manufacturing processes…

A patient undergoing mandibular reconstructive surgery typically faces two separate operations: one to place a custom-fit titanium plate and another month later to remove it. But what if that second…

Starting this week, we’re shaking things up a little! We’ll be combining our 3D Printing News Briefs with a more curated weekly list of 3D printing webinars and events to…

Colibrium Additive has announced a partnership with Croom Medical and Global Advanced Metals (GAM) to produce tantalum powder for 3D printing implants using Colibrium’s M2 machines. GAM has long been…

We’re starting this week’s webinar with the exciting news that it is finally time for our Additive Manufacturing Strategies summit in New York City! There are a few other events…

For years, in-situ monitoring has been positioned as the answer to real-time quality control in additive manufacturing (AM). The promise? Immediate insights into the build process, fewer post-inspection costs, and…

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….

Zeda Inc. initially emerged as a potentially leading provider of advanced manufacturing services, leveraging its expertise in critical sectors like medical devices, aerospace, and defense. Formed from the combination of…

Ohio-based Acuity Surgical is moving towards standardizing on AddUp’s FormUp 350 systems. Acuity, a privately held spinal implant firm, stands out in the orthopedics world. Most companies in this sector…

3DEO, a California-based developer of unique metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology, is charting a new course with a strategic leadership change, significant investments from Japanese partners, and a broadened approach…

There’s lots to choose from in this week’s 3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup! Stratasys continues its North American tour, as well as its in-person training classes, and HP will…

3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has received 510(k) clearance for its TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides. The guide system will be used in conjunction with Smith+Nephew’s SALTO TALARIS Total Ankle Prosthesis and…

Jabil will cut 130 out of 400 manufacturing jobs in Albuquerque. The cuts are due to the company losing a medical metal device manufacturing contract.  Ursa Major meanwhile is expanding…

Soaring to $16.5 billion by 2034, the 3D printed medical device market is on a remarkable growth trajectory. According to a recent report by Additive Manufacturing Research titled “Market Trends…

European firm ATLANT 3D, in collaboration with twelve partners, has announced the successful completion of the Horizon 2020 Mesomorph project. Entirely funded by the European Commission with a budget of…

This week, Stratasys continues its advanced training and starts its Experience Stratasys tour across the United States. ASTM’s AMCOE continues its professional certificate course, and SPE is offering a workshop…

Two German corporations, plastics manufacturer GRAFE GmbH and Tailorlux, a company specializing in making “optical fingerprints” for a variety of product classes, are collaborating on a new line of additive…

University of Nottingham researchers are using Boston Micro Fabrication‘s (BMF) 3D printing technology to develop medical devices that improve compatibility with human tissue. Funded by a UK grant, this project…

It’s another busy week of webinars and events, including SALMED 2024 and AM Forum in Berlin. Stratasys continues its in-person training and is offering two webinars, ASTM is holding a…

Zeda, the San Francisco-based provider of advanced manufacturing solutions, announced that it has acquired The Orthopedic Implant Company (OIC), a medical device manufacturer based in Reno, Nevada, for an undisclosed…

There’s plenty to do in the 3D printing industry this week! We’ll tell you about events happening all over the world, and webinars about everything from pellet 3D printing for…

We’re discussing Sintratec’s All-Material Platform first in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to an NSF Career Award for a University of Pittsburgh research and a Phase…