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Medical 3D Printing Applications

Healthcare shortages resolved using 3D Technology

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The 3D printing industry stepped up to the plate when people need them most, assisting to produce tens of thousands of high-quality parts in a matter of weeks. The Covid-19 pandemic found many companies suddenly collaborating with local governments to assist in proving the critical medical …

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3D Printed Prosthetics: How One Company Is Helping Those in Need

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With the advent of 3D printing, along with the latest manufacturing materials, innovators in the mobility space are now able to provide a greater level of independence and a better quality of life for amputees and those affected by neurological disorders. Millions of people around the world depend …

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Get an inside look into the complex world of manufacturing medical implants

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Medical implants are one of the most highly regulated and technically complex engineering sectors. Get an inside look into the complex world of manufacturing medical implants. In 2018, Executive Engineering installed an EOS M290 Metal 3D Printer in their Cape Town facilities, and together with their …

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Rebuilding Faces with 3D Printing

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Most of the time, a car accident victim with trauma to the face will undergo hours of surgery in the operating room, as doctors work to rebuild the damaged area based on their best analysis of how the face might have looked before (usually using a CT scan). But 3D printing is transforming all of …

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3D Printing for Education: Human Bone Models at Victoria University

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University increases pass rate from 89% to 99% using 3D printing technology.

The exam pass rate of Osteopathy students at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia stood at 89%. The team wanted to increase this pass rate. “In anatomy, students get their hands-on experience with cadavers in labs. Time in the laboratory is limited and academics wanted to maximise student …

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EnvisionTEC Unveils New Medical-Grade Materials and Feature Options for 3D-Bioplotter

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EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials, recently announced two new medical-grade materials that make printing parts for implantation in humans safe and easy.New medical-grade biomaterials suitable for use in wound repair, biosensor …

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Researchers 3D Print Tissue That Mimics Human Bile Duct

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Using an EnvisionTEC 3D-Bioplotter, one of the most-utilized bioprinters on the market, researchers at Northwestern University have 3D printed tissue that mimics human bile duct.A bile duct plays a crucial role in the body, carrying bile from the liver to the intestine to facilitate …

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EnvisionTEC Aria – A New Generation of Premium Entry-Level 3D Printers

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EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of 3D printers and materials, kicked off the holiday season by unveiling Aria, a new generation of entry-level desktop 3D printers that delivers reliable, premium performance. Priced at $6,999, Aria delivers best-in-class surface finish and accuracy. Built …

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Sonova – 3D Printing Hearing Aids using EnvisionTEC 3D Printing Technology

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Sonova is leading the way in mass customized production with 3D printing, using EnvisionTEC technology to produce nearly all of its products. Sonova's early adoption of 3D printing caused the entire industry to flip to digital production within a few years, and the custom hearing instrument industry …

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How we hacked my body back to life TEDx Talk

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The main photos shows Jason Laing, 3D Printing Pioneer, during his inspiring TEDx Talk in Johannesburg. The inset photo is Jason after his devastating accident will track cycle training.

How we hacked my body back to life by Jason Laing, 3D Printing Pioneer | TEDx Johannesburg Award-winning Jason Laing's€™ pioneering efforts in the jewellery industry have helped to make 3D printing systems in the trade more user-friendly and commercially viable. Since then, he has been instrumental …

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“Operate twice, cut once.” Glimpse the future of surgery.

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The photo on the left shows surgeons practising on a lifelike 3D model of their patient. The photo on the right shows the lifelike model.

“Operate twice, cut once.” Glimpse the future of surgery. Critical care doctor Peter Weinstock shows how surgical teams are using a blend of Hollywood special effects and 3D printing to create amazingly lifelike reproductions of real patients –€“ so they can practice risky surgeries ahead of …

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3D Printing in Healthcare Market Research Report Emerging Trends and Forecast 2022

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3D Printing in Healthcare Market Research Report – Emerging Trends and Forecast 2022 ReportsWeb.com has announced the addition of the ‘€˜2017-2022 3D Printing in Healthcare Report on Global and United States Market, Status and Forecast, by Players, Types and Applications’€™. This report studies the …

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ZORTRAX-Polish Artificial Heart

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Models of artificial hearts used for tests. An artificial heart could be used as a bridge during the period between of waiting for an available heart and the transplant surgery. Although there are 3D printers that can print with cells that are biocompatible with the human tissue, creating a model of a working artificial heart is still in the the distant future.

Polish Artificial Heart 3D printed on Zortrax M200 Taken from an article by Ludmiła Rafalska This case of the artificial heart shows the potential of 3D printing in creating the necessary medical equipment that helps to advance the study on life-saving devices. It is amazing how incorporating 3D …

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3D Printed Boluses Help to Improve Radiotherapy Standards

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Doctors in Poland work with 3D technology to create boluses that are unique and tailor-made for each individual cancer patient.

3D printed boluses help to improve radiotherapy standards Application of the 3D printing technology in the area of healthcare is not a fancy daydream. Instead we can forecast that this technology will be playing a bigger role in the future development of medicine. It is commonly known that nowadays …

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Zortrax M200 has 3D printed a human skull in Z-ULTRAT!

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Medicine is without a doubt a dynamically developing industry, in which time plays a huge role, as the ultimate aim of research and innovative solutions is to improve health and save lives. Zortrax focused their efforts into delivering reliable and user-friendly 3D Printing tools, so that users can …

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