Denise Vicentin, a Brazilian cancer survivor who lost her right eye and part of her jaw, has received a facial prosthesis develop using a 3D printed prototype. Researchers at Paulista University (UNIP…
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Virginia Tech researchers develop platform to sense the perfect fit for 3D printed prosthesis
A Virginia Tech team led by assistant professor Blake Johnson has taken a step forward in improving 3D printed personalized prosthesis. Published in Plos One, their new research details an ability to …
Shapeways offers EOS PA11 for 3D printed prosthesis
Shapeways, a 3D printing marketplace and service bureau, has added Nylon PA11 to its materials portfolio to enable the creation of 3D printed orthotics and prosthetics. As a result of an ongoing partn…
Why are 3D printed prosthesis in demand? GCU outreach introduces regenerative bandages
3D printed prosthesis are increasingly common in medicine, with several non-profit and startup companies, such as E-Nable and Victoria Hand, started in support of the technology. Often much of the out…
Johnson Matthey 3D prints with precious metals to produce anti-bacterial prosthesis
British chemical company Johnson Matthey has identified the potential of 3D printing with precious metals for medical applications. As part of consortium the company use 3D printing to create anti-bac…
3D printed Third Thumb prosthesis gives superhuman abilities
Royal College of Art (RCA) graduate Dani Clode has 3D printed a mechanical third thumb prosthetic which aims to both extend a person’s abilities and challenge the perception of prostheses. 3D pr…
Metal 3D printing moves toward more realistic prosthesis for amputees
3D printed artificial limbs are popular projects for makers and organizations around the globe. Computer aided design (CAD) and the cost of materials means that people are able custom-make prosthetic …
Mecuris receives CE certification for 3D printed foot prosthesis
German medical technology company Mecuris has been granted CE certification for their 3D printed prosthesis and can now bring the product to market, ending the prototyping phase. Based in Munich, Mecu…
3D printed prosthesis company integrates specialist 3D design software for clinicians
Create O&P, headquartered in Lake Placid, NY, is a provider of 3D printed therapeutic devices, such as orthotic insoles and prosthetic arms. In an agreement with Vorum CAD/CAM software developers …
Open Bionics awarded $1 million prize for their 3D printed prosthesis
British enterprise, Open Bionics has won a million dollar award for their 3D printed bionic arm prosthesis. The team won the international category at the UAE Robotics for Good Awards in Dubai. Open B…