Medical & Dental

We all know about additive manufacturing’s benefits when it comes to creating prosthetics and orthotics for human beings, but what about one of humanity’s closest living relatives (after chimpanzees and bonobos)? Well, for at least one primate, it seems that…

At the intersection of medical biotechnology and additive manufacturing, a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, have forged a path toward innovative knee injury treatment. Their…

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have unveiled a cost-effective solution to equip robots with a human-like sense of touch. Leveraging the power of 3D printing technology, these innovative soft skin pads not only provide a gentle touch but…

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…