Medical & Dental

In the unassuming border town of Mae Sot, Thailand, near Myanmar, a transformative effort is quietly underway, revolutionizing prosthetic care for amputees. With meticulous care, Aung Tin Tun, a dedicated 3D printing manager, oversees the creation of plastic prosthetic arm…

According to the World Health Organization, estimates for the year 2022 reveal an alarming increase in cancer cases, with 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths recorded, double the figures for the year 2020. Indeed, in the US, cancer…

Higher, further, faster – these are not only the demands placed on modern society, but also science, industries, applications and technology. Whether in the automotive, aerospace or medical sectors, the general aim is to push boundaries, expand existing possibilities and…

In medicine, one of the most prevalent applications of additive manufacturing is associated with surgical planning and surgeon training. New advancements are continuously surfacing in this field. For instance, 3D models depicting hearts with pathologies have been crafted to facilitate…

Welcome to our compilation of this week’s most compelling 3D printing videos. For this week, we’re embracing a new focus. In recognition of World Health Day today, we’ve compiled a selection of the Top 5 medical-related 3D printing videos, showcasing…

3D printing has rapidly conquered the medical field, opening up a host of new possibilities. The technology enables the creation of complex structures with unrivaled precision, paving the way for new approaches in surgery, prosthetics, and tissue engineering. In this…

3D printing has made a remarkable impact in the medical field. From the training of future doctors to new and improved medical techniques, this technology has proved to be an increasingly valuable tool. Recently, a team of researchers at Nottingham…

We are increasingly encountering 3D printing in the medical field for the production of organs. For example, in the case of the researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who produced the first functional 3D printed human brain tissue. Now there…

The ability of 3D printing to allow users to create highly accurate, fully customizable appliances is crucial in a sector like dental where perfectly fitted parts are necessary due to the vast differences between individuals. For this reason, 3D scanners…

The continuous innovations in 3D printing within the medical field never fail to astonish, offering possibilities previously unattainable through traditional methods. Additive manufacturing, primarily valued for its capacity to tailor medical solutions, presents numerous advantages, notably in personalized medical interventions.…

Researchers at the University of Oregon have partnered with scientists from the renowned French skincare company L’Oréal to pioneer the first successful development of an artificial skin model closely resembling natural human skin. This collaborative effort aims to address the…

Fueled by 3D printing’s potential to create customized and complex structures, the field of prosthetics has undergone a major transformation in recent years, offering life-changing solutions to individuals with limb differences and amputations. One of the leading figures at the…