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3D Printers Help Amputees

June 24, 2015 · A team in Uganda is leveraging 3D printers to create better and lower-cost prostheses for amputees.

Tough Hydrogel Developed for 3D Printing

June 19, 2015 · Researchers have created a printable hydrogel that can be used for medical purposes, and that is highly durable and stretchable.

Google Pledges Financial Support for Enable

May 29, 2015 · Google has made it possible for more people to gain access to a prosthetic hand by donating $600,000 to Enable.

L’Oreal Inks Research Deal with Organovo

May 26, 2015 · Organovo, one of the pioneers of bioprinting, has recently landed a new partner to back its work in the form of cosmetics giant L’Oreal.

BioBots Offers a New Bioprinting Option

May 5, 2015 · New startup BioBots would like to make bioprinting more affordable.

Printed Heart Model Guides Surgery

April 24, 2015 · Doctors at Children's Hospital of Michigan used a 3D-printed model to prepare for delicate heart surgery.

Additive Manufacturing to Assist with Diabetes Monitoring

March 31, 2015 · Researchers at Oregon State University have recently developed an improved glucose sensor for patients with Type 1 diabetes.

3D Printing for Your Feet

March 23, 2015 · SOLS uses 3D printing to create insoles that custom fit its clients' feet, and has raised capital to sell direct to consumers.

3D Printed Titanium Implants for Man’s Best Friend

March 11, 2015 · The devices help treat damaged cruciate ligaments, a common ailment among canines.

Printing Custom Medications

March 10, 2015 · Additive manufacturing technology is enabling medical professionals to develop patient-specific doses.

3D Systems Expands Global Distribution

March 9, 2015 · 3D Systems has signed global distribution agreements with Canon Europe and Henry Schein.

Field Ready Prints Humanitarian Aid in Haiti

January 29, 2015 · The organization uses 3D printing technology to bring necessary medical supplies and more to residents.

Fighting Cancer with 3D Printing

January 21, 2015 · London researchers are using 3D printed models to better target radiotherapy for cancer patients.

Molecular Modeling Helps Drug Researchers

January 20, 2015 · Researchers are using 3D printing for molecular modeling that helps them research new disease treatments.

Run Derby Run! See Derby Run with 3D Printed Prosthetic Legs!

December 30, 2014 · 3D Systems builds 3D printed prosthetic for Derby the dog.

A Helping Prosthetic Hand

December 29, 2014 · There are now several organizations applying 3D scanning and printing to help make it easier to provide artificial limbs in developing countries and for needy families and children.

Printed Models Guide Face Transplant Surgeries

December 26, 2014 · 3D printed models can be used to improve face transplant surgeries.

3D Bioprinting Holds Hope for Transplant Patients

December 23, 2014 · Yale and Organovo have teamed up to developing a bioprinting solution to create organs for transplant.

Hospitals Develop Custom Medical Implants with 3D Printing

December 22, 2014 · Hospitals are developing custom medical implants using 3D printing technology.

3D-Printed Customized Medicine on the Horizon

November 26, 2014 · Researchers at UCLan have developed a 3D tablet/pill printing solution that could enable the manufacture of customized medicine.


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