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Healthcare Grant from Protolabs Leads to Innovative Feeding Tube Inventions

December 13, 2019 · MedStar Health device improves neonatal intensive care unit feeding while Cleveland Clinic Innovations' feeding tube enhances quality of life for patients.

Stratasys Introduces Digital Anatomy 3D Printer

October 7, 2019 · New 3D printer designed to bring realistic simulation and realism to functional anatomical models.

Auburn University Deploys $1.5 Million Digital X-Ray CT System for Additive Manufacturing Purposes

August 23, 2019 · Customized system enables layer-by-layer quality assessment in real time.

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.

Zortrax Introduces Specialized Biocompatible Resins for End-Use Models in Dentistry

July 8, 2019 · The newly announced resins are Raydent Crown & Bridge, which is used for printing temporary crowns and bridges, and Raydent Surgical Guide for 3D printing surgical guides.

Championship-Level Disabled Athletes Tap into 3D Printing’s Potential

April 8, 2019 · 3D printers were beneficial in designing an ergonomic hand bike handle for Florian Jouanny, the first European tetraplegic athlete who completed the Ironman Triathlon.

Humanetics Innovative Solutions Partners With SATT Conectus Alsace

February 21, 2019 · Partnership built around distributing Strasbourg University Finite Element Head Model - Head Injury Prediction Tool, developed by the University of Strasbourg.

Optomec’s LENS Hybrid System Put to Work for Medical Applications

September 14, 2018 · Optomec Lens innovation said to potentially cut the need for second surgeries reducing risks, costs and patient suffering.

Gold Nanoparticles Shine Light on 3D-Printing Defects

September 1, 2018 · An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Vanderbilt University has developed a technique that uses the optical properties of gold nanoparticles to detect and quantify missing layers in 3D-printed products.

3D Printed Cardiac Patch Mends Damaged Hearts

August 31, 2018 · The team employed an electrohydrodynamic printing process known as melt electrowriting (MEW) to engineer 3D fiber scaffolds, which could help the newly-injected cells remain in the live heart and grow. The stretchable microfiber scaffold, which featured a hexagonal or beehive design, was combined with specialized stem cells, with the aim of supporting the cells and improving their maturation, the study said.

Hexagon Acquires SPRING Technologies

June 20, 2018 · SPRING Technologies will be fully consolidated following regulatory approval.

Students Walk the Innovation Talk

June 1, 2018 · Rini Paiva is the vice president, Recognition and Selection, for the National Inventors Hall of Fame. We spoke to him to learn more about the Collegiate Inventors Competition.

Additive Manufacturing Users Group Awards DINOs

May 4, 2018 · The DINO awards were presented at the 30th annual AMUG conference held in St. Louis, MO.

Improving Patient Outcomes with Smart Implants

March 1, 2018 · In the 16th century, broken bones were physically manipulated back to the correct orientation by a bone setter. Failing that, the local blacksmith would step in. Advances in medical treatments mean we no longer need to worry about a blacksmith fixing our broken bones.

Unlimited Tomorrow Redesigns the Prosthetic Arm

February 21, 2018 · Unlimited Tomorrow is collaborating with 3D printing giant Stratasys and 3D software provider Dassault Systemes to create low-cost, highly functional prosthetic arms for those who need them most.

Study Uses 3D Printing in Aim to Further Treatment of Specific Cancers

November 22, 2017 · Patient-specific and highly personalized 3D models are being studied for ability to enable surgeons to better conduct presurgical planning and intraoperative collaboration.

5 Ways 3D Printing Will Change Healthcare

September 14, 2017 · A new study of the potential for 3D printing in the healthcare industry predicts wide-ranging advancements and disruptions as the technology is adopted by more hospitals and manufacturers.

Proximal Flow Sensors Now Available for Neonatal Applications

February 9, 2017 · The new flow sensor is available as both a single-use solution (SFM3400-D) and a reusable solution (SFM3400-AW).

Medviso Receives FDA 510(k) Approval and CE Marking for Cardiovascular Analysis Software

February 1, 2017 · MATLAB offers tools for compliance and design workflow completion.

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.


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