Medical & Dental

At EPFL in Switzerland, engineers from the Laboratory of Applied Photonic Devices (LAPD) have developed a resin 3D printer capable of designing objects in a few seconds. Based on a volumetric printing technology, it can produce parts with an opaque…

American medical device company Osseus recently announced the launch and FDA 510(k) clearance of its Pisces-SA standalone Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) system. It has been developed to be used with bone screws and alternative fixation bone anchors to enable…

The dental industry has made great advances in recent years thanks to the incorporation of additive manufacturing. There are a number of applications for the technology in the sector, including but not limited to the development of dental models, prostheses,…

Worldwide, we are seeing a loosening of restrictions in regards to COVID-19. However, that does not mean that the pandemic is fully over. Despite high vaccination rates, there are still cases globally and mass testing is still required. Thankfully, The…

At the Stevens Institute of Technology in the United States, a team of researchers is currently working on the development of a bioprinting method based on microfluidics. This microfluidic bioprinting is a technique that manipulates fluids with characteristics in the…

Additive manufacturing has already proven to be a valuable asset to the medical department on countless occasions. In some cases, its use can even help to save lives, like in the recent case of Crescent, a Great Indian Hornbill from…

When it comes to industries adopting 3D printing, one of the earliest and most fervent supporters of the technologies is of course the medical sector. Indeed, AM is becoming a crucial tool in healthcare thanks to a variety of factors.…

While 3D printing is regularly in the news in the health sector, it is currently rare to see the technology associated with dietary supplements and oral care. That’s why Nourish3D, a British company specializing in 3D printed dietary supplements, has…

The need for assistance to residents in Ukraine could not be more urgent due to the current Russian invasion. Aid organizations, States and even private companies have called for donations necessary for survival. From clothes, food or medicine – the…

Research firm Markets and Markets recently released its new report on dental 3D printing, which is expected to generate $7.9 billion by 2027, growing at an annual rate of 20.2% from this year. This study is divided into the most…

Evonik Venture Capital, which deals with all kinds of applications related to the use of 3D technologies, has announced its investment in the Nevada-based Laxxon Medical. The goal: to produce 3D-printed tablets that will improve patient health thanks to better…

The dental industry is one of the sectors that has been rapidly adopting additive manufacturing for the creation custom-made devices, adapted to each patient. From a 3D scan or medical imaging data, dental professionals can obtain accurate 3D models and…