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Bernese Mountain Dog Receives 3D Printed Patient-Specific Implant
Humans are the only animals that take on pets and the profound connections that we develop with our animal companions mean that we want to do everything in our power…
3D Printing News Briefs: October 24, 2017
We’re kicking off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with some 3D printing healthcare news, followed by a little business and then some unique 3D printed objects. A new collaborative Printing…
First 3D Printed Titanium Implant for the Sacroiliac Joint, the iFuse-3D Implant, Gets FDA Clearance
Titanium has been used to 3D print all sorts of items, like hearing aids and airplane parts, and even a Garmin cycle mount, but the metal is really making a difference in…
Chinese Researchers Use 4D Printing Technology to Construct Breast Implant for Cancer Patient
I’m not certain about other countries, but breast cancer is the most common type of cancer for women in the US. According to the American Cancer Society, roughly 252,710 new…
4WEB Medical Goes Down Under with First 3D Printed Patient-Specific Truss Implant in Australia
3D printing is turning the world on its head, as the disruptive technology streamlines and modernizes the processes behind some of the most intricate, detailed components in a bevy of applications…
4WEB Medical Announces Major Milestone: Over 3,000 of their 3D printed spine truss implants in use
Back in September, we talked about 4WEB Medical, an implant device manufacturer based in Texas. The company was founded in 2008 and was the first FDA-cleared company to make spine…
Innovative Use of 3D Printed Hip Joint Changing the Surgical Norms
In 1977 Meryl Richards injured her hip in a car accident. Since then she has experienced chronic pain and disfigurement, with her left leg bone pushing up through her hipbone,…
