Medical & Dental

At the heart of the dynamic healthcare innovation sector, Montreal-based startup FemTherapeutics is positioning itself as a driver of change in women’s health, offering personalized solutions. Specializing in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), the company sets itself apart…

How can micro 3D printing technology revolutionize the medical sector and advance research? Can it be used to create medical devices, treatments for various forms of disease, or even functional tissues and organs? Boston Micro Fabrication is asking itself all…

Cataracts are one of the most common reasons for surgical interventions, making advancements in surgical methods and materials crucial. Researchers at the University of East Anglia have made a significant breakthrough in ocular device technology by developing a new type…

Researchers at the University of Nottingham’s Centre for Additive Manufacturing have achieved a significant breakthrough in personalized healthcare through a novel 3D printing technology known as multi-material inkjet 3D printing (MM-IJ3DP). This achievement will allow for the creation of tablets…

In the realm of cranial reconstruction, conventional methods have often relied on standardized or manually crafted implants, limiting customization and posing potential complications. However, in a breakthrough for personalized medicine, 3D Systems has recently secured FDA clearance for the world’s…

Could you imagine the creation of an easy-to-use and convenient treatment for snoring and sleep apnea in our lifetime? While this might seem like a pipe dream, this might actually be a reality thanks to 3D printing. Leading dental solution…

Rotterdam-based startup IMcoMET works in the medical sector, specializing in the development of solutions to fight cancer, particularly skin cancer. To do this, the company extracts interstitial fluid, filled with biomarkers, from the skin in a localized manner, to study…

Ricoh USA, known for its expertise in custom medical device design through Ricoh 3D for Healthcare, is teaming up with SimBioSys, a tech company focused on AI integration and computational modeling. Together, the two companies recently announced a collaboration focused…

We all know about additive manufacturing’s benefits when it comes to creating prosthetics and orthotics for human beings, but what about one of humanity’s closest living relatives (after chimpanzees and bonobos)? Well, for at least one primate, it seems that…

At the intersection of medical biotechnology and additive manufacturing, a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, have forged a path toward innovative knee injury treatment. Their…

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have unveiled a cost-effective solution to equip robots with a human-like sense of touch. Leveraging the power of 3D printing technology, these innovative soft skin pads not only provide a gentle touch but…

In the unassuming border town of Mae Sot, Thailand, near Myanmar, a transformative effort is quietly underway, revolutionizing prosthetic care for amputees. With meticulous care, Aung Tin Tun, a dedicated 3D printing manager, oversees the creation of plastic prosthetic arm…