3D Systems to offer 3D printed anatomical models on-demand.
3D Systems has announced the availability of its new On Demand Anatomical Modeling Service for medical professionals.
Users can upload their 3D model file (i.e., STL, OBJ or PLY) to the service, choose from a variety of materials, receive an instant quote and have a model in-hand within approximately five business days.
The service connects 3D Systems' D2P (DICOM to PRINT) software and On Demand Anatomical Models website to allow surgeons, radiologists, lab technicians and other medical professionals to quickly create accurate, digital 3D anatomical models from medical imaging data.
D2P now also includes a module for Volume VR, enabling the upload and launch of the entire patient scan into a 3D Virtual Reality environment without any pre-processing of the data. This development allows the user to walk through their scans and see an enhanced view of their patient’s anatomy. Further enhancements include improved mesh creation options, import and alignment of external mesh file into patient scan, and 3D PDF generation.
3D Systems continues to offer its virtual surgical planning and anatomical modelling services.
“For more than 25 years, 3D Systems has assisted medical professionals through the combination of our anatomical modelling experience and our 3D printing expertise,” said Katie Weimer, vice president, medical devices, 3D Systems. “The healthcare industry is seeing the benefits provided through 3D printed anatomical models, and we are dedicated to continuing to expand our healthcare offerings to meet market needs. With the launch of our new On Demand Anatomical Modeling Service, we are making 3D printed models easier and more accessible to a broader range of the healthcare community.”
In addition to this new service, 3D Systems continues to offer its virtual surgical planning and Patient-Specific Anatomical Modeling service for diagnostic purposes and pre-surgical planning from its Healthcare Technology Center in Littleton, Colorado. Medical professionals can send patient CT (Computed Tomography) or MR (Magnetic Resonance) scan data and 3D Systems’ biomedical engineers then process the data, design the model and 3D print it at the facility.
