3D/Additive Manufacturing
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Cardiovascular | Surgical
3D Systems Launches On Demand Anatomical Modeling Service
3D printed anatomical models can provide medical professionals enhanced visualization and can be used for patient education.PR Newswire 06.19.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Molding
Injection Molder Weighs in on 3D Printing Technology
A commentary on the relationship between the two processes and roles for each within medical device manufacturing.Online Exclusives John Budreau, Director of New Business Development, PTI Engineered Plastics 06.18.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Surgical
Fake Kidneys Guide the Way for 'Impossible' Cancer Surgery
Surgeons created five replicas (which bleed like real organs) and conducted full rehearsals in the operating room.Videos University of Rochester Medical Center
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3D/Additive Manufacturing
Eurocoating Acquires CoorsTek Medical's Nanosurfaces Industries
Eurocoating aims at building a "one-stop shop" concept in the area of additive manufacturing parts for the medical industry.Eurocoating SpA 06.06.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Surgical
Top 5 of the Past 15: Moments that Shifted, Shaped, or Shook the Medical Device Industry
You don’t have to be a Greek philosopher to understand the only constant is change; we see it every day in our personal and professional lives. The medical device business is driven by disruptive change fueled by our commitment to continually d…Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 06.04.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Materials
Researchers Create First Ever 3D-Printed Human Corneas
With a simple low-cost 3D bioprinter, bio-ink was successfully extruded in concentric circles to form the human cornea shape.Newcastle University 05.30.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing
3D Printed Sugar Scaffolds: A Sweet Solution for Tissue Engineering & Device Manufacturing
Produces a delicate network of thin ribbons of hardened isomalt, the type of sugar-alcohol used to make throat lozenges.Videos Liz Ahlberg Touchstone, Biomedical Sciences Editor, Illinois News Bureau
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Materials | Surgical
Surgeons Use 3D Printing for Two-Year-Old's Life-Saving Kidney Transplant
Stratasys multi-material 3D printing used to support the successful transplantation of a larger-than-average adult kidney.Business Wire 05.18.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Cardiovascular | Surgical
Engineer Develops 3D Printer that Can Create Complex Biological Tissues
The process is the first to use multiple materials for automated stereolithographic bioprinting.Matthew Chin, University of California - Los Angeles 05.16.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Cardiovascular | Neurological | Surgical
Please Touch: 3D Printed Anatomy Can Make Surgery a Hands-On Experience for Everyone
3D printed anatomical models can help surgeons plan procedures and help communicate more effectively with patients.Amy Kover, GE Reports 05.16.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing
Driving Innovation and Improving Quality with 3D Printing
With more than 100 FDA cleared 3D-printed devices, manufacturers should be investigating this technology.Online Exclusives Eric M. Luyer, Market Research Analyst, Axendia Inc. 05.01.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Neurological | Surgical
MedTech Memoirs: Artificial Limbs
Associate editor Sam Brusco discusses the fascinating and somewhat gruesome history of artificial limbs.Videos Sam Brusco, Associate Editor
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Cardiovascular | Surgical
3D Printing Models Help Predict Leaks Following TAVR Procedures
Results presented at SCAI 2018 show novel technology could reduce risks of complications following heart valve replacement.Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) 04.27.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing
3D Printed Dentures Could 'Bite Back' at Fungal Infection
Antifungal application may be invaluable for those susceptible to infection like elderly, hospitalized, or disabled patients.Videos University at Buffalo
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Materials | Surgical
Norman Noble Launches Additive Manufacturing Capabilities
3D printing of metal alloys allows manufacturing of devices, implants with internal features & custom surface structures.Norman Noble Inc. 04.10.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Electronics | Patient Monitoring
Wearable System Monitors Stomach's Activity Throughout the Day
A 3D printed portable box connects to 10 small wearable electrodes; app logs meals, sleep, and other activities.University of California - San Diego 03.23.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing
Mike on Medtech: 3D Printing Healthcare at the Point of Care
Sean Fenske and Mike Drues discuss the regulatory implications with 3D printing devices at a healthcare facility.Sean Fenske, Editor 03.23.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Cardiovascular
3D-Printed Models Improve Medical Student Training
Less expensive and more realistic 3D models of blood vessels may offer alternative to the commercial standard.Society of Interventional Radiology 03.20.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing
Research Team Develops Clinically Validated 3D Printed Stethoscope
The device is currently in clinical use by physicians and allied health professionals in Gaza.Videos University of Western Ontario
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3D/Additive Manufacturing
A Vision of Healthcare’s Future…in 3D
Additive manufacturing has already made a significant impact in the area of medical device manufacturing, but what we’ve experienced thus far could merely be the tip of the iceberg. I’ve spoken to members of the industry about what I fore…Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 03.14.18
