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3DPOD Episode 111: 3D Printing Medical Devices with Ajay Panwar, Medtronic
In our latest episode, Ajay Panwar, Sr. Engineering Manager, Design Assurance at Medtronic, discusses the intersection of quality and 3D printing for the medical field. To be clear, Ajay does…
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…
Medtronic to Acquire French Spinal Surgery Maker Medicrea, Strengthening 3D Printed Implants
As part of medical device maker Medtronic‘s push toward a fully integrated solution for surgical planning, the company announced its intent to acquire Medicrea, a French pioneer in innovative surgical…
3D Printing and COVID-19, April 2, 2020 Update
Due to the ravaging effects of COVID-19 on the respiratory system of patients, ventilators are in high demand. However, due to the sheer capacity of hospitals, a lack of global…
Medtronic: Comparing Stratasys Digital Anatomy 3D Printing Materials with Porcine Myocardium
In October, Stratasys released its Digital Anatomy Solution, which combines three materials with its J750 printer and custom software inside GrabCAD so users can turn 3D scans into 3D printed anatomical…
Medtronic Launches New Titanium 3D Printing Platform for Spinal Surgery Implants
There are many applications for 3D printing in the medical field, from prosthetics and anatomical models to pharmaceuticals and custom surgical guides – the potential even exists one day for fully…
Desktop Metal Discusses Shipping the First Studio System 3D Printers to Google and Other Early Customers
In April, Desktop Metal unveiled its greatly anticipated 3D printing systems, the Desktop Metal Studio System and the Desktop Metal Production System. The young Boston-area company garnered a great deal…
3D Printing Spotlight On: Laura Gilmour, Global Medical Business Development Manager, EOS North America
3D printing and healthcare are coming together in unprecedented ways as advanced manufacturing technologies allow for patient-specific medical treatment to the benefit of patient, medical provider — and of course…
Materialise Releases Latest Version of Mimics Innovation Suite Biomedical Software
Biomedical engineers are making astonishing strides in how medical professionals can take on health problems and improve the lives of patients. They use engineering principles and design concepts to close…
