Medical & Dental

Skin is the body’s first line of defense against the outside world, and when it suffers severe burns, repairing it can be a matter of life and death. Current treatments often involve transplanting a thin layer of the epidermis, the…

As we know, 3D printing has profoundly transformed the medical field, making it possible to produce customized models ranging from anatomical replicas to fully patient-specific implants. This is where the young startup Simpath comes in. Since its founding in 2023,…

After accidents that damage tendons, a patient’s mobility is often severely limited. Hand injuries, in particular, can take a long time to heal and usually only recover fully through physiotherapy. For therapy, experts are increasingly using so-called exoskeletons, which are…

3D printing, though it hasn’t yet reached its full potential, is already starting to significantly change healthcare professionals’ practices. In the medical field, where traditional methods struggle to meet the growing demand for affordable, custom-made devices, additive manufacturing offers innovative…

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an innovative medical implant that can protect people with type 1 diabetes from dangerous drops in blood sugar during emergencies, a condition known as hypoglycemia. The small 3D-printed implant contains…

This summer, the University of Texas at Austin published an exciting innovation in 3D printing, which has the potential to revolutionize the next generation of medical devices and flexible electronics. Researchers at the university, funded by the US Department of…

Our legs and feet carry us through life, allowing us to move in many different ways: walking, running, jumping, and dancing. We usually only realize how important they are for smooth, pain-free movement when health issues arise. Injuries, foot deformities…

Gone are the traditional methods of manufacturing orthoses and prostheses. 3D printing has made it possible to create these types of medical devices, making them lighter, stronger and adjustable to the specific needs of each person. Prothesia, a Mexican company,…

CurifyLabs is a Finnish healthcare company specializing in the development of solutions for the production of personalized medicines in pharmacies and hospitals. Thanks to 3D printing and the inks it has developed, the company offers a complete package for producing…

A new Spanish project is showing how 3D printing technology can significantly improve the lives of children with disabilities. The initiative was developed by the San Juan de Dios Comillas University School of Nursing and Physiotherapy (EUEF) in Madrid. In…

Just over a decade ago, renowned chemist Dr. Joseph DeSimone introduced a groundbreaking technology that would form the foundation of the company Carbon, where he served as Co-Founder and CEO. This technology, known as Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP), transformed resin 3D…

High-degree burns often cause injuries to the respiratory tract. To treat inhalation injuries, cuts must be repaired and damaged tissue removed so that the healthy tissue can be reconnected. Researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), alongside C2iTech and…