Researchers from Rice University’s Brown School of Engineering have shown that 3D printed ceramic structures can be reinforced to be up to 4.5x more shatter-resistant just by coating them with a thin …
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Desktop Health acquires eardrum-regenerating 3D bioprinting technology
Industrial 3D printer manufacturer Desktop Metal’s healthcare subsidiary Desktop Health has bought the rights to a 3D bioprinting technology that could be capable of regenerating the aural tissues of …
Onkos Surgical receives FDA clearance for new 3D printed BioGrip collars
Onkos Surgical, a provider of orthopaedic oncology medical devices, has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its portfolio of modular 3D printed BioGrip collars. A…
Dentafab’s PowerResins cleared for 3D printing crowns and dentures in EU
Dental 3D printer and material manufacturer Dentafab has revealed that two of its resins have been given CE clearance for 3D printing crowns and dentures. Designed for 3D printing complete or pa…
Nanovia launches two new metal and ceramic filaments for FDM 3D printing
France-based materials manufacturer Nanovia has announced the launch of two new 3D printing filaments. Designed for use with extrusion-based 3D printers, Nanovia Mt Inox 316L is the company’s new stai…
Evonik launches new PEEK 3D printing filament for body contact medical parts
German chemicals company Evonik has announced the launch of its new PEEK-based 3D printing biomaterial. Designed specifically for medical applications, VESTAKEEP Care M40 3DF filament is safe for body…
Formlabs raises $150M bringing value to $2BN but “taking its time” on IPO
3D printer manufacturer Formlabs has raised $150 million in a Series E funding round led by Tokyo-based VC firm SoftBank Investment Advisers’ Vision Fund 2. According to Formlabs, the additional…
3D Systems launches new VSP Hybrid maxillofacial surgical guides
3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has added a new hybrid maxillofacial surgical guide to its Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) medical planning portfolio. Combining the strength of titanium with …
U.S. researchers evaluate 3D printed medical model accuracy using Formlabs technology
A team of seven researchers from various U.S. universities have published a study evaluating the accuracy of 3D printed medical models. Unlike similar studies, which tend to focus on a single organ an…
Charleston VA 3D Innovation Center requests FDA clearance for 3D printed medical devices
Based in Charleston, South Carolina, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center is seeking approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its 3D printed hearing aids. As reported by Live 5 Ne…