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Nikon Metrology qualifies 3D printed hip implants at Ortho Baltic
As previously reported in relation to 3D printed pills and medical devices, product certification and qualification is a challenge to the progress of additive manufacturing in medicine. In order to en…
Singapore Additive Manufacturing Cluster gets $13.2M medical facility
Singapore’s National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC), the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the country’s Economic Development Board have invested $13.2 million in a n…
3D printed shrimp proves to be a better home for human tissue
Today, cells grown in a lab can be transplanted into a patient to help heal skin injuries, and provide therapeutic treatment to internal tissue. One day, medical researchers hope to be able to provide…
3D printing in water for medical use and faster 3D prints
Why would you want to 3D print in water? New research into materials shows a novel technique with applications for 3D bioprinting. Materials scientist Shlomo Magdassi, who recently featured in our Fut…
3D printing could become a new standard for hydrocyclonic microfilters
Hydrocyclones are devices used across industry for separating particles from a liquid. Example applications include water treatment, air purification, and blood plasma separation – an essential …
Indian Institute of Technology’s 3D printed silk cartilage helps activate organ growth
A paper from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has demonstrated a 3D printable ink suitable for supporting the growth of cartilage. In a paradigm shift for the technology, the silk-based …
3D printable nanocrystal ink from plant cellulose marks “important step” toward sustainable materials
A paper published in Advanced Functional Materials demonstrates a method for creating, and 3D printing, inks made from plant cellulose. 3D printed grids made from the ink exhibit mechanical properties…
CollPlant establish division for 3D printing with the most abundant protein in the body
CollPlant (TLV:CLPT) a biotechnology company based in Israel, has created a division to develop collagen-based BioInk for 3D printing. The BioInk is intended for use in 3D bioprinters used to make the…
University of Florida’s liquid silicone 3D printing is designed for faster and cheaper medical implants
A 3D printing method outlined by researchers at the University of Florida demonstrates a way of making comfortable, flexible, strong and affordable implants for patients. Using liquid silicone, the me…