Medical & Dental

Who has never seen the dreaded public health announcement from the USDA, “food recalled due to pathogens”? Whether E.coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Norovirus or any of the at least 31 pathogens known to cause foodborne illnesses, tracking and ensuring that these…

Manufacturing medical devices poses significant challenges due to their small size, precise dimensions, and intricate functionalities. Nano Dimension, a prominent manufacturer of 3D printers for electronics, recently undertook a biomedical project in collaboration with three prominent research centers in Canada…

As medical 3D printing continues to develop, more and more companies are incorporating it into different applications. This manufacturing method, which offers high customization and production speed, enables a variety of applications in the healthcare field. In particular, 3D printing…

In an impressive feat of veterinary medicine and engineering in Chester, UK, a six-month-old Cockapoo named Arthur has made a full recovery from paralysis and regained his ability to walk thanks to advanced 3D printing technology. The once-paralyzed puppy’s recovery…

Amid the growing adoption of 3D printing within the medical field, researchers at Poland’s Łódż University of Technology are developing a revolutionary solution for infant boys born with hypospadias, a common congenital condition affecting the urethral opening, causing it to…

What is the most dangerous disease in the world? Although most would point to cancer, it is actually heart disease that takes that role and even curing it can be deadly for sufferers of a variety of cardiovascular conditions. Thankfully,…

It is no secret that tendon injuries are some of the most painful and difficult to heal. Even minor ones can result in up to 12 weeks of recovery. But for the most severe, for example rotator cuff injuries, treatment…

At the heart of the dynamic healthcare innovation sector, Montreal-based startup FemTherapeutics is positioning itself as a driver of change in women’s health, offering personalized solutions. Specializing in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), the company sets itself apart…

How can micro 3D printing technology revolutionize the medical sector and advance research? Can it be used to create medical devices, treatments for various forms of disease, or even functional tissues and organs? Boston Micro Fabrication is asking itself all…

Cataracts are one of the most common reasons for surgical interventions, making advancements in surgical methods and materials crucial. Researchers at the University of East Anglia have made a significant breakthrough in ocular device technology by developing a new type…

Researchers at the University of Nottingham’s Centre for Additive Manufacturing have achieved a significant breakthrough in personalized healthcare through a novel 3D printing technology known as multi-material inkjet 3D printing (MM-IJ3DP). This achievement will allow for the creation of tablets…

In the realm of cranial reconstruction, conventional methods have often relied on standardized or manually crafted implants, limiting customization and posing potential complications. However, in a breakthrough for personalized medicine, 3D Systems has recently secured FDA clearance for the world’s…