Metal 3D printing technology from Bright Laser Technologies (BLT) has played a key role in the production of the world’s first flexible robotic system for minimally invasive brain surgery. …
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Materialise plays a crucial role in breakthrough eye transplant surgery at NYU Langone Health
Belgian 3D printing company Materialise has played a crucial role in the success of the breakthrough first-ever eye transplant. On May 27, a surgery took place at NYU Langone Health Hospital in New Yo…
3D LifePrints rebrands as Insight Surgery and achieves second FDA clearance
UK-based medical 3D printing specialist 3D LifePrints announced its rebranding as Insight Surgery, at the official launch of its US business in Houston. The rebranding coincides with the company recei…
Streamlining thoracic surgery with Materialise’s Mimics planner
Additive manufacturing software developer Materialise has introduced Mimics Planner for thoracic surgery. The company claims this platform utilizes enhanced 3D modeling to better prepare for segmentec…
Cancer patient treated with 3D bioprinted nose grown on her forearm in breakthrough surgery
The 3D Printing Industry Awards 2022 shortlists are now available for voting. Who will win the 2022 3DPI Awards? Have your say by casting your vote now. Clinicians at the Claudius Regaud Institute and…
3D printed implants enable facial deformity surgery success
Doctors in Dubai have successfully completed a series of surgeries on a young male patient to reform his facial deformities using 3D printed titanium implants. Claimed as a one-of-its-kind case …
BIOMODEX LAACS technology delivers new milestone in cardiovascular surgery
Technology from BIOMODEX, a provider of 3D printed anatomical models, has been used in the simulation of a full cardiovascular procedure to simulate left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) – a su…
Orthofix Medical launches new 3D printed lumbar device for spinal fusion surgery
Orthofix Medical, a Texas-based developer of 3D printed orthopedic devices, has launched its new FORZA Ti PLIF Spacer System. Designed for use in Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) surgeries, th…
Doctors streamline spinal surgery by 3D printing laminectomy pedicle screw guides
Clinicians from the Canadian London Health Science Centre and Australia-based Westmead Hospital have used 3D printing to create fully-integrated laminectomy and pedicle screw guides. By combinin…
Korean scientists 3D print surgical guides to aid breast tissue retention during cancer surgery
Researchers from the Korea-based Asan Medical Center have 3D printed surgical guides that could help cancer patients to retain more of their breasts after surgery. The scientists found during testing …