Advanced Laser Materials (ALM), an EOS company and leading materials developer and manufacturer for polymer materials used in powder-bed 3D printing platforms, received certification of biocompatibility for its PA 650 material. The popular … [Read more...] about Advanced Laser Materials’ PA 650 achieves biocompatibility certification
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3D bioprinted soft tissue matrix mimics patient’s anatomy for better medical outcomes
3D Systems and CollPlant Biotechnologies announced they have signed a co-development agreement for a 3D bioprinted regenerative soft tissue matrix for use in breast reconstruction procedures in combination with an implant. The soft tissue matrix will … [Read more...] about 3D bioprinted soft tissue matrix mimics patient’s anatomy for better medical outcomes
Desktop Health’s Flexcera resin announces CE mark for 3D printed dentures
Desktop Health, recently launched by Desktop Metal, Inc. and committed to developing 3D printing and biofabrication solutions for personalized medicine, announced Conformité Européenne (CE) Mark certification for its Flexcera resin, a proprietary … [Read more...] about Desktop Health’s Flexcera resin announces CE mark for 3D printed dentures
Stratasys introduces all-in-one J5 MediJet Medical 3D printer
Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) introduced a medical 3D printer that sets a new standard for healthcare providers and medical device companies by combining multiple applications in one system. With multiple materials and multi-color capabilities, the … [Read more...] about Stratasys introduces all-in-one J5 MediJet Medical 3D printer
Camera gives researchers more data on laser powder bed fusion melt-pool behavior
Metal parts manufactured using Laser Powder Bed Fusion or "L-PBF" find application in aerospace and medical industries. L-PBF is used to produce complex geometries directly from a CAD model. However, L-PBF is known to produce parts with porosity … [Read more...] about Camera gives researchers more data on laser powder bed fusion melt-pool behavior
Desktop Health receives FDA clearance for Flexcera resin for dental prosthetics
Desktop Health, a recently launched developer of 3D printing and biofabrication solutions for personalized medicine by Desktop Metal, Inc., announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of Flexcera Base, a … [Read more...] about Desktop Health receives FDA clearance for Flexcera resin for dental prosthetics
3D printed combined nylon and titanium surgical guides for maxillofacial surgeries
3D Systems announced VSP Hybrid Guides — the latest enhancement to its VSP surgical planning solutions portfolio. These guides for maxillofacial surgeons combine the strength of titanium with the relative softness of nylon for patient-specific … [Read more...] about 3D printed combined nylon and titanium surgical guides for maxillofacial surgeries
3D printed glasses help Dyslexic children see better
About 11.5 million people in the U.S. and 700 million people worldwide are diagnosed as Dyslexic according to Dyslexia Action (2017) and Dyslexia International (2017). For children, this condition can be frustrating as they navigate through … [Read more...] about 3D printed glasses help Dyslexic children see better
Making 3D dental printing easier
Formlabs, a leading 3D printing company, announced Scan to Model, a new feature in its PreForm software, that converts intraoral scans into 3D printable models. Dental and orthodontic professionals can use Scan to Model as an entry point into digital … [Read more...] about Making 3D dental printing easier
Desktop Metal launches business for patient-specific healthcare
Desktop Metal, Inc., a leader in mass production and turnkey additive manufacturing solutions, announced the launch of Desktop Health, a new business line focused on accelerating the growth of additive manufacturing solutions for dental, orthodontic … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal launches business for patient-specific healthcare