Medical & Dental

The Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad “Ciudad Salud”, in Mexico, is using 3D printing as a tool to improve surgical planning in patients. This adoption by the health center, in addition to making interventions more efficient, also is expected to…

When the skin is cut, the body is able to react on its own, sending healing mechanisms to the wound such as clotting elements and white blood cells to prevent infection. However, when the wound is more extensive, an intervention…

As you probably know, the first ever edition of ADDITIV Medical World took place on June 6th, 2023. The half-day event was an opportunity to bring together the worlds of 3D printing and healthcare and discuss and learn with leading…

Additive manufacturing is making significant strides in the medical industry, revolutionizing the production of prostheses, implants, and surgical planning. In a notable breakthrough, researchers at the University of Waterloo have utilized 3D printing technology to address the needs of burn…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hypertension was a primary or contributing cause of 691,095 deaths in the United States in 2021. Moreover, nearly half of all adults in the US, about 116 million individuals, have…

ADDITIV Medical World is tomorrow! As you know, this half-day event is dedicated to exploring the intersection of medical 3D printing and healthcare in a series of panel discussions and workshops. Join us on June 6th from 7:30 AM to…

Though there are many benefits to the summer months, it is safe to say that not everything about the season is fun. Notably, sweating in the heat is an uncomfortable phenomenon that also can leave embarrassing marks on clothes as…

A recent study conducted by the American Dental Association revealed that only 17% of dentists currently use 3D printers as part of their dental practice. Furthermore, of those dentists who do use 3D printers, a significant 67% have incorporated this…

Humanitarian aid is defined by the European Commission as “delivering life-saving assistance to those in need, without any adverse distinction.” This help is done outside the boundaries of politics, religion and the military in order to help those who are…

ADDITIV Medical World is nearly here! The half-day event will be dedicated to exploring the intersection of medical 3D printing and healthcare in a series of panel discussions and workshops. Taking place on June 6th, 2023, it will be an…

Researchers at Cardiff University have made a LEGO 3D bioprinter that is capable of printing human tissue such as skin according to a study in Advanced Materials Technologies. The team has made their model open source and hope to have…

Several organizations in Spain, France, and Portugal are collaborating on the European Cardiopatch project in the healthcare sector. The primary goal of this initiative is to advance cardiac regenerative medicine by utilizing additive manufacturing technologies. These 3D printing solutions would…