Medical & Dental

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…

After the success of our previous ADDITIV virtual events, which have brought together additive manufacturing professionals with key players in different industries, we are back once again. This time, join us on June 6th for ADDITIV Medical World, a half-day…

CSEM, a Swiss technology innovation center, and the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation (SPS) have worked together to develop a 3D printed medical-grade cushion for wheelchairs. Customizable and washable, this device is expected to improve the quality of life of wheelchair users,…

With the use of additive manufacturing in the medical field, it is becoming increasingly clear the technology can contribute to a better quality of life. For example, take the case of unprecedented operation that occurred in Austria at the University Hospital of…

A research team from the Jacobs School at the University of California, San Diego, are developing a new method of 3D bioprinting based on digital light processing (DLP). The project aims to create vascularized 3D-engineered tissues that, although produced in…

A recent case report published in Cureus journal highlighted the use of a novel 3D-printed titanium mesh cage to treat an infected tibial shaft ‘non-union’, a medical term for fractures that takes an extended period of time to heal. The…

Scientists at Swansea University in Wales have developed a solution that they believe will transform the future of plastic surgery. They have developed an additive manufacturing technology capable of creating 3D printed artificial cartilage. This project aims to change the…

At the University of Florida, a team of researchers is attempting to reproduce precise blood vessels in the brain using silicone 3D printing. To do this, they have developed a process called AMULIT, or additive manufacturing at ultra-low interfacial tension:…