The potential of metamaterials for (medical) Additive Manufacturing
Remember when we said that the true success of an application usually depends on an underappreciated component: material? Well, the more AM advances, the more we realize that the array of opportunities materials offer...
The Stratasys’ Origin® printer to be tested for CollPlant’s 3D-printed breast implants
CollPlant Biotechnologies and OEM 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys Ltd. have initiated a pre-clinical study with 200cc commercial-sized regenerative implants produced with the Stratasys Origin® printer.
Both companies have been working together since last year. They...
Callier Center relies on 3D printing to manufacture hearing aid earmolds
The Callier Center for Communication Disorders at the University of Texas at Dallas kickstarted manufacturing 3D printed custom earmolds for pediatric hearing aids.
This lab is generously funded through several community donations. It has set...
Going beyond healthcare needs with 3D printing
Elements healthcare providers should consider when getting into 3D printing and talking to 3D printing professionals
As pointed out in our conversation with Prof. Florian Thieringer (PP 10-12 of this issue), the learning curve of...
NHS Trust from Warwickshire conducts its first surgery with a 3D-printed wrist implant
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust has performed a surgery using its first patient-specific, 3D printed wrist implant taking orthopedic surgery way ahead. This meant modeling a custom implant that was to correct a...
The digital manufacturing stages of 3D printed patient-specific devices
From patient data to an end-use prosthetic device at Quorum Prosthetics
At 12, Joe Johnson lost his leg in a motorcycle accident. He faced initial challenges with a basic prosthetic until he discovered how AM...
Key differences between polymer and metal 3D printed implants | Additive Talks
For this Additive Talks session around the healthcare industry, we gathered Marc Knebel (Evonik) and Dr. Andy Miller (Restor3D) for a conversation on the key differences between polymer and metal 3D printed implants.
As a...
Healthcare professionals to converge in Basel for a unique event that focuses on Additive Manufacturing
As you may guess, the healthcare industry is one of the top vertical industries that propel the most Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies. Given the uniqueness of this sector, it perfectly makes sense to see...
Focus | Lithoz discusses the use of ceramic 3D printing for surgical tools and the importance of the right AM factory
During the past 7+ years, I have had the pleasure to see ceramic 3D printing being applied in an increasingly diverse range of fields: healthcare & medical, aerospace, energy, architecture and even art. Of...
Triastek and BioNTech to advance 3D printed oral RNA therapeutics – Here is the framework of this agreement
Triastek Inc., an expert in 3D printing pharmaceuticals, has entered into a research collaboration and platform technology license agreement with BioNTech SE, an immunotherapy company focusing on novel therapies for cancer and other serious...
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Interviews & Reporting: Focus on Additive Manufacturing at Emo Hannover 2019
Known as the world of metalworking industry, EMO Hannover gathered 2,226 exhibitors from 44 nations in 17 trade show halls. Although the show welcomed...
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OXMAN launches O°, a robotic platform that will produce a collection of biodegradable shoes
OXMAN, a design lab whose mission is to create and provide nature-based products to its clients has revealed O°, a biomaterial, digital, and robotic...
