Medical & Dental

According to a report from the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), in 2022 combined “direct, indirect and induced effects” of the global biopharmaceutical industry led to a contribution of $1.838 trillion to the world’s GDP with spending…

Founded in 2016, Nanochon aims to facilitate cartilage replacement and repair for patients suffering from knee injuries. It relies on 3D printing technology, specifically extrusion, to manufacture an implant that replaces lost or damaged cartilage. In this way, Nanochon offers…

Within the realm of medical 3D printing, we often discuss the value of plastic filaments, photopolymer resins, and silicone technologies that can assist with the comfort and rehabilitation of patients receiving treatment. However, one material that must not be overlooked…

Hair is a tricky subject – always desired on the head where it thins out over the years while fought against and declared superfluous on other parts of the body for aesthetic reasons. In this respect, nature is more intelligent…

Whether on two legs or four, and regardless of fur, feathers or hair, advances in medical 3D printing have been benefitting humans and animals alike. The veterinary world in particular has seen many 3D printed prosthetic limbs and parts with…

The research and development of robotics is growing in line with its respective areas of application and requirements. In particular, soft robotics is on the rise as robots made of soft materials enable elastic deformations and minimize hazards that often…

Within the realm of medical 3D printing, the possibilities opened up with technologies such as 3D bioprinting have been steadily emerging from theory into practice. Some of the most recent work being done around the world includes the ability to…

While the additive manufacturing event has been in full swing in Frankfurt since Tuesday, we wanted to focus on one of the market verticals that has been a major user of 3D technologies for several years now: medical. If several…

Amidst the daily brutality of life in wartime, one is often forced to look for the silver linings to make a dismal situation a bit brighter. But it is from such tales of bravery and courage in the face of…

The use of additive manufacturing for the production of medical devices has increased rapidly in recent years. While the global market for 3D printing in healthcare reached a volume of $2 billion in 2021, it will double by 2026 to…

When will we be able to print usable organs? That is probably the question most often asked in connection with 3D bioprinting. And we have regularly reported on groundbreaking progress in this direction. For example, there are exciting projects to…

Metal and ceramic additive manufacturing (AM) has grown exponentially in recent years. According to one report from USD Analytics, the global metal AM market size is worth an estimated $4.9B in 2023 and expected to grow at a rate of…