Medical & Dental

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…

Are 3D printed vaccines the future? Researchers at MIT have developed a portable 3D printer capable of printing ready-to-use vaccine patches that are thermostable, meaning they can be stored for months at room temperature. Eventually, the machine will be able…

According to the World Health Organization, roughly 17.9 million lives are taken each year because of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). In fact, they are the leading cause of death globally, . Heart transplantation, or heart grafting, is the most effective long-term…

3D bioprinting is a technique that is gaining momentum in the medical industry. This technology uses bio-materials to create artificial tissue structures needed to treat patient diseases or injuries. The hydrogel-based bioinks used for this process are composed of cells.…

Russel Ko, an engineering student at the Republic Polytechnic College in Woodlands, Singapore, sustained a severe injury after crashing his friend’s motorcycle in October last year.  Upon impact, Mr Ko’s left hand got trapped in the wheel, severing both his…

Additive manufacturing is increasingly known for its many benefits in medicine. Time and again, it has made it possible to produce perfectly fitted parts for every person, a necessity especially when it comes to parts like prostheses. Now, this has…