Part of the SPIRA product platform, the SPIRA-A Integrated Fixation System is an anterior lumbar interbody fusion device that has an open matrix design to facilitate packing with autogenous and/or allogenous graft material to facilitate fusion.
The process is based on Glassomer GmbH's glass production technology and has been modified for two-photon polymerisation (2PP) 3D-printing using UpNano’s NanoOne high-resolution printing system.
The partnership with the Australian large-format 3D printing provider is said to be a “significant milestone” for the London-based software company as it looks to advance additive manufacturing across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Following the launch of the UK Government's Skills England, TCT asked the UK's additive manufacturing figures for their thoughts on how AM could benefit.
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has invested in a new hub for sustainable additive manufacturing to support the development of net zero products with end-to-end circularity.
The data is being shared publicly through an online platform to provide “a complete story” around additively manufactured parts using information gathered during printing rather than relying on costly time-consuming post-production analysis.
The additive manufacturing pioneer says the acquisition of the company will expand its cardiovascular and personalised treatment solutions with predictive simulation capabilities.
The 3D printing company says the French Navy is already considering including its technology ‘in upcoming real-life manoeuvres and may even incorporate it on board ships in its fleet in the future.’