3D Printing

Want Improved Medical Treatment? How About Custom-Designed Patient Therapies

Jul 01, 2021

A new multimaterial process developed by researchers in the UK can be used to fabricate prosthetics and even medications tailored to patients.

BellaSeno Evaluates Resorbable Polymer Technology for Tendon, Ligament Reconstruction

Jul 01, 2021

The German startup that developed 3D-printed breast-reconstruction scaffolds made from a resorbable polymer is partnering with Fraunhofer to design next-generation scaffolds for other parts of the body.

Engineering an Early Warning System for Implant Failure

Jun 30, 2021

"Smart" medical implants are among the potential applications of research into PEEK-based honeycomb structures engineered to carry an electric charge.

German 3D-Printing Startup Kumovis Coming to America

Jun 21, 2021

The spin-out company from the Technical University of Munich developed the R1 3D printer specifically for medical applications.

3D Printing a Fixture at Nissan’s Barcelona Plant

Jun 18, 2021

The Japanese automaker is ahead of the curve with dynamic implementation of 3D-printed tools, jigs, and fixtures.

A Big 3D Print Step: Custom Body Parts Made From Antibacterial Material

Jun 15, 2021

The University of Nottingham has developed a process to 3D-print custom medical devices to boost performance and bacterial resistance.

PEEK for Medical 3D Printing Expands Patient-Specific Applications

Jun 10, 2021

The biomaterial from Evonik is suited for medical applications involving up to 30 days body contact.

Study Examines Feasibility of Recycling 3D-Printing Thermoplastic Scrap

Jun 09, 2021

The joint study conducted by Sabic and Local Motors found that material from post-production parts and scrap may be reused in large-format additive manufacturing or other processes, such as injection molding or extrusion, at amounts up to 100%.

Multi-Color Medical 3D Printer Accommodates Biocompatible, Sterilizable Materials

Jun 07, 2021

The J5 MediJet 3D printer from Stratasys features a patented rotating build platform with a fixed print head to maximize reliability and simplify maintenance.

Plastic Possibilities: Top Trends in Plastics

Jun 01, 2021

Keith Hechtel, Senior Director of Business Development at Curbell Plastics, shares insights on today’s top trends in plastics technology and the impact they are having on the mobility, medical device, and other sectors.

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