Medical & Dental

In this issue of #3DExpress, we once again present five exciting news items from the world of 3D printing that have caused a stir this week. First up: the 3D-printed facial implant that the University Hospital Basel has produced and…

In recent years, the rapid development of additive manufacturing technology in healthcare has led to significant advances in research, drug development and the production of prostheses, implants and medical devices. In the latter case, metal 3D printing in particular has…

The skin is the largest organ we have in terms of surface area and whatever we apply to it is able to affect the body directly via the various layers. There it can fulfill its purpose, for example relieve pain…

Artificial skeletal muscles are particularly important for the development of in vitro models for disease research or for use in biohybrid robots. However, there are some difficulties in the traditional production of these muscles, as 2D muscle monolayers often peel…

Bioprinting has been used for medical purposes since around 2000. But, it has its limitations, particularly when it comes to drug development, where costs remain high. However now, thanks to financial support from Versus Arthritis, researchers at Newcastle University have…

As 3D printing continues to revolutionize the healthcare field, more and more companies are exploring its applications in the development of innovative medical solutions. This technology, which excels in customization and precision, is transforming the way devices and materials are…

Advances in 3D printing and bioprinting in the field of medical research are increasingly promising. One of the uses of the technology is the development of 3D microstructures and nanostructures that can be used to understand how cells function in…

Imagine what it was like when X-Rays were first introduced. Or CT scans, and MRIs. Think about how transformative that technology was, giving physicians the ability to see inside a patient’s body without opening them up. A whole new world,…

3D printed heart valves have been around for years. In fact, in 2023 the Cureus Journal of Medical Science published Trends and Challenges in the Development of 3D-Printed Heart Valves and Other Cardiac Implants: A Review of Current Advances, which…

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is estimated to infect 64% of the world’s population, according to the World Health Organization. The virus causes oral and genital herpes, and while it can be asymptomatic, it can also cause painful flare-ups and make…

At the University of Strathclyde, in Glasgow, Scotland, a team of scientists has embarked on a crazy challenge to produce their own equipment at an unbeatable cost – less than £50 or around $63. This microscope has a body that…

Bioprinting, which involves 3D printing living tissue models, holds incredible promise for medicine and biology. The technology helps researchers develop personalized medicine, engineer tissues and test drugs and cosmetics. Another application, while far-off, would be 3D printing functional human organs—a…