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Prescribing a Healthy Dose of DfAM

Thanks to maturing DfAM practices, companies can optimize and innovate medical device designs while meeting rigorous compliance requirements.
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Point-of-Care AM Propels Patient Care

3D printing can unleash a new generation of patient-specific medical devices, but regulatory and skills challenges persist as hospitals explore expansion into point-of-care (PoC) manufacturing.

Prescribing a Healthy Dose of DfAM

March 7, 2024 · Thanks to maturing DfAM practices, companies can optimize and innovate medical device designs while meeting rigorous compliance requirements.

Point-of-Care AM Propels Patient Care

August 4, 2022 · 3D printing can unleash a new generation of patient-specific medical devices, but regulatory and skills challenges persist as hospitals explore expansion into point-of-care (PoC) manufacturing.

Simpleware ScanIP Medical Receives FDA 510(k) OK for 3D Medical Printing

June 23, 2021 · Company can 3D print anatomical models with Simpleware ScanIP Medical.

Medical Device Simulation’s Next Frontier

January 6, 2021 · Simulation-led workflows now dominate early-stage device design and have edged into bench testing and validation.

3D Systems Receives FDA Clearance for Vantage Ankle PSI

November 17, 2020 · This is a jointly developed end-to-end solution through collaboration with Exactech, which makes joint replacement implants, instruments, and technologies.

3D Printing Pumps Out Essential PPE

June 4, 2020 · Private citizens and corporate enterprises are turning to 3D printing to buttress the limited stock piles of much-needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3D Systems Updates Name of Tech Chart

April 10, 2020 · The FDA, VA, America Makes and the CDC have all published guidance and 3D Systems is collaborating with all these organizations in its response efforts.

America Makes Launches Next Phase in COVID-19 Response

April 2, 2020 · Additive manufacturers can now upload 3D print designs to be reviewed and placed on the NIH 3D Print Exchange.

Dassault Systèmes and the FDA Extend Collaboration to Inform Cardiovascular Device Review Process

July 26, 2019 · An in silico clinical trial is underway with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to evaluate the Living Heart simulated 3D heart for transforming how new devices can be tested.

Stratasys Printers Validated by FDA for Medical Modeling

December 20, 2018 · Materialise and Stratasys have expanded their partnership in the healthcare space

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November 29, 2018 · In this eBook, you’ll read insights from three successful companies who recently switched to a modern, cloudbased CAD system.

Live from CAASE: Simulation, Modeling Play Larger Role in Medical Device Evaluations

June 7, 2018 · Medical device manufacturers rely on simulation for design and development of their products, but efforts are underway to combine various simulation approaches with other types of medical modeling.

FDA Releases Medical Device 3D Printing Guidelines

January 22, 2018 · 3D printing guidelines are useful for manufacturers planning product submissions for FDA approval, and will improve the position of the U.S. in the worldwide additive manufacturing medical-device marketplace.

FDA Plans More Research on 3D Printing

January 9, 2017 · The FDA has released a new video outlining its plans for further 3D printing research and regulation.

FDA Issues Guidance for 3D Printed Medical Devices

May 11, 2016 · The FDA has released a guidance document on 3D printing for medical devices.

Design for Compliance

August 3, 2015 · Service providers help the medical device industry accelerate time to market and reduce risk.

FDA Holds 3D Printing Workshop

September 18, 2014 · The FDA will hold a forum on the technical challenges associated with 3D printing in the medical device field October 8-9 at the agency's White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, MD.

FDA To Host Public Workshop for Medical Additive Manufacturing

May 19, 2014 · In order to assist manufacturers employing 3D printing for medical usage, the FDA has announced it will host a public workshop

PTC Submits Test Data to FDA’s Unique Device Identifier Database

May 5, 2014 · PTC UDI software offers a preconfigured solution to help medical device manufacturers complete submission requirements.

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