A highly unusual application for 3D printing was approved for use by authorities in Switzerland.
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Kumovis Announces New Medical 3D Printing Workflow
Kumovis announced a new workflow for the production of certified medical products.
Formlabs Partners With Greenlight Guru For High Quality Product Development
Formlabs announced a very unusual partnership that could lead to dramatically increased quality on all of their equipment.
Telemedicine Drives 3D Printed Medical Devices
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at an example of how 3D printing technology changed telemedicine during the pandemic.
Bone 3D’s Hospifactory Could be a Massive Boost to Stratasys
An initiative in France has partnered with Stratasys on a potentially massive 3D printing network.
Boston Scientific’s 2021 Mergers & Acquisitions and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Boston Scientific has been using 3D printing in the med-tech sector.
The Hillrom-Bardy Diagnostics Merger Will Now Take Place
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities for 3D printing in the healthcare sector.
3D Systems Sells Medical Simulation Business to Surgical Science
3D printing solutions developer 3D Systems recently announced that it will be selling its medical simulation business Simbionix.
Printing The Glioblastoma
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have 3D printed a working cancer tumor.
XRIZE Opens Path Into The Healthcare Sector
RIZE announced a key integration that could open up more sales of their full-color XRIZE device in the healthcare sector.
Programmable 3D-Printed PhonoGraft Aims to Boost the Body’s Regeneration Process
Desktop Health’s biodegradable 3D-printed graft promotes the natural healing of human membranes.
3D Printing Pills With SLS?
3D printed pills are under development, but could this be done with SLS technology?
A Three-Process System For 3D Printing Personalized Medicine
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed an unusual approach for 3D printing medicine.
Increased Hospital Merger Activity And Its Impact On 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines 3D printing opportunities arising from a huge increase in hospital system mergers and acquisitions.
Multi-Material Body Implant 3D Printing Technique Developed
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have made a breakthrough in healthcare 3D printing.
New Biocompatible PEEK 3D Printer Filament
Evonik announced a new PEEK material that could be used for new healthcare applications.
A Look Into ActivArmor’s International Expansion
I spoke with ActivArmor Canada’s Kyle Stanley to learn more about how Active Armor operates internationally.
Stratasys Introduces Mid-Size Biocompatible 3D Printer
Stratasys announced the J5 MediJet 3D printer, targeted at the healthcare market.
Medical 3D Printing Workshop Needs Assistance
Tashkeel3D, a 3D print startup producing medical components in Gaza has been destroyed.
Diana Hall: “No Human Is One-Size-Fits-All”
Diana Hall is the President and CEO of ActivArmor and our Women in 3D Printing Guest #277!
Creating Real Human Bone With 3D Printing
New research at the University of New South Wales has shown a way to 3D print actual human bone. Bone is a highly complex human tissue, as it is both strong and lightweight, mostly due to the detailed natural lattice structure on the interior. Most times a damaged bone can heal itself; a break needs… Continue reading Creating Real Human Bone With 3D Printing
Desktop Health Concentrates Some Of The Best Of 3D Printing For Personal Healthcare
A new business is leveraging the vast Desktop Metal / EnvisionTEC 3D printing portfolio for the future of personal healthcare.
BMF Investigating Production Of 3D Printed Microneedles For COVID-19 Vaccines
BMF has been collaborating with Carnegie-Mellon University on a very promising approach to COVID-19 vaccines.
Farsoon Metal 3D Printing Technology Used For Approved Medical Implants
Farsoon’s metal 3D printers have been used to produce an officially approved medical implant in China.
The Full Spectrum Of 3D Printed Surgical Models
When it comes to surgical models, the idea is to pick the right 3D printer for the job.
Ian Davis Shows Off His Two-Fingered, Ninja Turtle Hand Prosthetic
We’ve all seen how prosthetics help folks with missing limbs, but we don’t always get to see them made by the same people who wear them.
Vaccines, Drones, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley find common ground in advanced technologies and vaccine distribution efforts.
In-Body 3D Printing Under Development
There may soon be a way to 3D print bones directly into patients.
3D Print Community: 3DP4ME
This month’s community support selection is the 3DP4ME Project in Jordan.
Tackling Global Health Challenges with Autodesk
Many businesses in the manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, media and entertainment industries rely on Autodesk’s array of software and services to help deliver innovative solutions.
A Microswimmer Experiment Leads To A Tiny #3DBenchy
Researchers at the University of Leiden have been 3D printing microswimmers and are testing all options.
3D Printing Isotopes!
Argonne scientists have developed an innovative method to more accurately, cost-efficiently, and reliably recycle an important medical isotope using 3D printing.
Formlabs Announces Form 3BL Biocompatible 3D Printer
Formlabs has unexpectedly announced a new 3D printer, the Form 3BL.
An Unexpected Bioprinting Advantage Over COVID-19
Researchers have been using bioprinting technology to assist in the development of COVID-19 treatments.
Formlabs Announces Sweeping Set Of 3D Printing Resin Families
Formlabs today announced a series of powerful industrial materials in a new set of product families.
Now Is The Time To Push 3D Printing Into Manufacturing
The emergence of 3D printing as a manufacturing solution during the COVID-19 crisis now implies bold actions be taken.
New French Organization Covid3D Creates 24-7 3D Printing Factory for 40 Hospitals
A Paris hospital has organized a 3D print factory specifically for healthcare PPE applications.
INTAMSYS’ New High-Speed Flexible 3D Printer
INTAMSYS announced a radically new 3D printer, the FLEX 510, which is able to 3D print flexible objects at very high speeds.
Karen De Leener: “I Believe That Point-Of-Care 3D Printing Will Be Implemented In All Major Hospitals”
Karen De Leener is a Cardiovascular Market Specialist at Materialise and is based in Belgium.
How The Crisis Affected Dynamism, And Other Thoughts On 3D Printing’s Future
Recently I had a chance to speak with Doug Krone, the CEO of Dynamism, about the latest crisis developments.
5 Industries That Benefit From Ceramics 3D Printing
What makes ceramics such a valuable 3D printing material? Here’s how it’s benefiting five essential industries.
3D Technologies And Healthcare Accessibility
From providing new methods for conducting healthcare appointments to improving diagnostics, 3D technologies promise improved quality of life for patients with a vast array of health needs.
Shapeways’ Unique Advantage In The Crisis
Shapeways has two unique advantages that allow them to provide PPE to healthcare professionals, and they are not what you think they are.
3D Systems Stock Gets an Unexpected Boost
3D Systems’ stock price took a bit of a rise this week, possibly due to investor observation of their broad COVID-19 efforts and their extensive healthcare focus.
Manufacturing Help Needed In California
A healthcare center in California is requesting manufacturing assistance.
Concerns Over DIY Designed COVID-19 Equipment
With everyone in the 3D print community rushing to help in the crisis, there are some concerns we might be doing the wrong things. We made a list.
Where To Offer 3D Printing Help During The COVID-19 Crisis
A number of initiatives have emerged that may need your help in providing critical medical equipment required by hospitals to deal with the crisis.
Aprecia’s 3D Printed Pharmaceuticals And A New Partnership
An Ohio company has been 3D printing medicinal tablets that can dissolve almost instantly using a proprietary 3D printing process.
The FELIX BIOprinter Is Released
FELIXprinters has released a new bioprinter, the FELIX BIOprinter, which is quite a change for the long-time 3D printer manufacturer.
New Developments in Healthcare 3D Printing
Healthcare 3D printing attempts to solve two problems that plague providing care: customization and cost.
Copper3D Helps Produce HIV-Fighting 3D Printed Filter
Copper3D has helped design an antibacterial 3D printed filter that could help battle HIV infections.
A 4D Printed Microneedle Array
Researchers have used a micro-3D printing technology to produce an effective long-term drug delivery needle system.
Protolabs Selects Medical Applications For Cool Idea Award
Protolabs has awarded two healthcare organizations with manufacturing support services to assist in the development of new and highly valuable healthcare devices.
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies in Healthcare Today
Advanced Manufacturing is the use of innovative technology to improve products or processes. Today, these advancements are especially prominent in the healthcare industry, where we see innovations in prosthetics, dentistry, and medical models.
The 3D Future Of Healthcare Isn’t Only 3D Printing: A Conversation In Holography
3D technologies including 3D printing and holography are having a major impact on the future of healthcare. International collaborations point to a very three-dimensional future of medical care.
The Mayo Clinic’s 3D Printing Accomplishments
Charles Goulding and Rafaella July of R&D Tax Savers discuss the Mayo Clinic’s use of 3D printing.
The ADAM Project: A 3D Printed Bone Service
We’ve just learned of a new venture seeking to simplify access to 3D printed bones: The ADAM Project.