By Paul Runyan, VP of Sales, Accumold After five years of painstaking work, micro molding innovator Accumold has developed a way to micro injection mold thin wall cannulas in very high volumes. Previous to this innovative approach to production, … [Read more...] about Micro molding thin wall cannulas at high volumes
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New medical 3D-printing facility brings custom implants closer to US patients
Materialise is opening a new 3D printing facility in Plymouth, Michigan, to accelerate the delivery of custom medical implants to U.S. patients. Surgeons increasingly embrace 3D printing solutions as they recognize the added value it brings to … [Read more...] about New medical 3D-printing facility brings custom implants closer to US patients
Clarkson College’s new 3D printing center reshapes healthcare in Omaha
Clarkson College in Omaha, Nebraska, and 3D Systems partnered to establish an on-campus 3D Printing and Training Center of Excellence. This cutting-edge facility represents a significant leap forward in healthcare innovation, education, and patient … [Read more...] about Clarkson College’s new 3D printing center reshapes healthcare in Omaha
How an orthodontist-turned-manufacturer scaled with Formlabs
In the rapidly growing clear aligner market, Madrid-based SecretAligner has differentiated itself as a leading high-quality producer. Since Dr. Pablo Kehyaian founded the company in 2019, it has experienced immense growth, which also required the … [Read more...] about How an orthodontist-turned-manufacturer scaled with Formlabs
Addressing medical device shortages with advanced manufacturing
By Nisan Lerea, CEO, WAZER The medical device industry faces numerous challenges, with manufacturers striving to meet the demands for more sophisticated treatments and devices while managing rising costs. Outsourcing production has been a common … [Read more...] about Addressing medical device shortages with advanced manufacturing
Five industries that 3D printing is driving forward
The possibilities for 3D printing are immense and cut across various industries. However, certain sectors have been quicker to embrace its potential. Let's delve into five industries that are actively experimenting with 3D printing technology and … [Read more...] about Five industries that 3D printing is driving forward
Formlabs introduces two new materials for dental and medical applications
Formlabs announced two new materials for dental and medical applications available for the Form 3B, Form 3B+, and Form 3BL printers: Dental LT Comfort Resin and Biomed Durable Resin. The company expands its library of over 40 3D printing materials to … [Read more...] about Formlabs introduces two new materials for dental and medical applications
New alliance enables medical device OEMs with end-to-end AM solution
Four leading companies in the medical device manufacturing industry — EOS, Tecomet, Orthopaedic Innovation Centre (OIC,) and Precision ADM — announced a collaborative partnership offering an end-to-end solution for medical device additive … [Read more...] about New alliance enables medical device OEMs with end-to-end AM solution
Programmable 3D printed wound dressing could improve treatment for burn, cancer patients
One of the challenges in treating burn victims is the frequency of dressing changes, which can be extremely painful. To bring relief to this and other problems, University of Waterloo researchers have created a new type of wound dressing material … [Read more...] about Programmable 3D printed wound dressing could improve treatment for burn, cancer patients
The Technology House accelerates production with 3D Systems’ SLA 750
3D Systems’ latest Stereolithography (SLA) printer, the SLA 750, offers unprecedented levels of throughput and reliability. The combination of the SLA 750’s high-speed production, large build area, and broad materials portfolio helps companies expand … [Read more...] about The Technology House accelerates production with 3D Systems’ SLA 750