The trend of “personalized medicine” continues to grow thanks to 3D printing/ additive manufacturing (3DP/AM). Contributing to developments in personalized medicine is BioArchitects, which received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug … [Read more...] about 3D printed Titanium cranial plate gets FDA approval
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Tips for using 3D printing in medical applications
Design for the human body is growing. And patient-specific is the latest trend for medical devices. Fueling and perhaps even driving this trend are 3D printers, with their ability to affordably handle custom, patient-specific designs. In a recent … [Read more...] about Tips for using 3D printing in medical applications
Prodways signs strategic partnership agreement with Nexteam Group
Prodways Aerospace division offers a range of additive manufacturing products for the aerospace sector. Recently, Prodways Group announced the signing of a major partnership agreement with Nexteam Group. Nexteam Group, based in Marmande (France), … [Read more...] about Prodways signs strategic partnership agreement with Nexteam Group
Airbus Helicopters prints windshield wiper prototypes with German RepRap X400 3D printer
Airbus Helicopters is reducing the high development costs of function models through the use of 3D printers. The windshield wipers of the helicopters are one example. “These windshield wipers require many tests with regard to their functionality and … [Read more...] about Airbus Helicopters prints windshield wiper prototypes with German RepRap X400 3D printer
Using 3D printing for turbine blade molds
In the U.S. market, Prodways is a rather recent addition to the additive manufacturing industry. The company, headquartered in France, has been involved in additive manufacturing for more than 25 years. Last year the company had a booth at the … [Read more...] about Using 3D printing for turbine blade molds
Printing prosthetics and guiding a surgeon’s knife
3D printers have found homes in hospitals and healthcare facilities by printing custom fit and durable prosthetics along with models of organs displaying tumors that will improve surgical outcomes. The technology known as 3D printing is set to … [Read more...] about Printing prosthetics and guiding a surgeon’s knife
Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) is R&D’s product of the year
Cincinnati (CI) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) earned top technology product of the year at the 2015 R&D 100 Awards & Technology Conference, in the Process/Prototyping category, for their innovative BAAM (Big Area Additive … [Read more...] about Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) is R&D’s product of the year
Innovative medical implants made possible by additive manufacturing
The medical industry continues to develop less invasive surgical procedures, which improves patient care. 3D printing/additive manufacturing often plays a big role in enabling these less invasive procedures. One example involves back pain … [Read more...] about Innovative medical implants made possible by additive manufacturing
3D printing and conventional machining work side by side to build custom machines
Any custom part or object can be a natural fit for 3D printing/additive manufacturing. Dallan S.p.A, Treviso, Italy, uses 3D printing in the development of its custom production assembly systems for precision roll forming and sheet metal … [Read more...] about 3D printing and conventional machining work side by side to build custom machines
New material for 3D printing in ceramics
Researchers at HRL Laboratories, LLC, have demonstrated an approach to additively manufacture ceramics that overcomes the limits of traditional ceramic processing and enables high temperature, high strength ceramic components. HRL’s Senior … [Read more...] about New material for 3D printing in ceramics