Healthcare - TCT (Page 12)

restor3d completes key initiative of commercialising 3D printing method after Conformis acquisition

restor3d has now completed one of its key initiatives post-acquisition, the successful commercialisation of the previously-cleared AM method for femoral implants. restor3d says that this type of implant outperforms the properties of cast implants.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 16 Jan 2024

Proclaim launches oral health device with 3D printed mouthpiece to fight off life-threatening bacteria

Proclaim has developed the Custom-Jet Oral Health System to eradicate P.Gingivalis, a dangerous bacteria linked to heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and certain cancers, in a matter of seconds.

By Sam Davies

/ 10 Jan 2024

#165 Inside the 3D printing workflows at Mayo Clinic & Walter Reed National Millitary Medical Center

Throughout their conversation, Victoria Sears & Nicole McMinn discuss their introductions to 3D printing, their respective additive manufacturing workflows, and why vat photopolymerisation is the most used 3D printing process in their labs.

By TCT Team

/ 8 Jan 2024

Formlabs adds Resin Pumping System and new manufacturing and dental materials to fuel in-house production

Formlabs has announced its new Resin Pumping System as well as two new materials, Polypropylene Powder and Premium Teeth Resin at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 5 Jan 2024

Parts 3D printed with Formlabs Polypropylene Powder - Formlabs

EasyRx announces integration with Nexa3D’s line of 3D printers

EasyRx, a specialist in universal lab prescription, digital workflow, and 3D software for dentists and orthodontists, has announced a collaboration with Nexa3D. EasyRx now integrates Nexa3D’s 3D printing technology into its digital workflow.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 3 Jan 2024

BLT's metal 3D printing plays 'pivotal role' in CAIR MicroNeuro brain surgery robotics system

The MicroNeuro features multifunctional distal head caps, which were 3D printed on BLT's two-laser BLT-A160D 3D printer with SUS 316L stainless steel.

By TCT Team

/ 21 Dec 2023

MicroNeuro multifunctional distal head caps 3D printed with BLT technology - BLT

Vital3D's tiny 3D printed Christmas tree scaffold demonstrates 3D bioprinting potential

The Lithuania-based company has used its FemtoBrush bio printing technology to produce a 2mm tall Christmas tree scaffold to demonstrate the potential for complex, functional 3D printed tissue scaffolds.

By TCT Team

/ 20 Dec 2023

Vital3D's 3D printed 2mm tall Christmas tree scaffold - Vital3D

University Hospital Birmingham deploys Stratasys J5 MediJet for tailored surgical cutting guides

With the use of 3D printed cutting guides, the University Hospital Birmingham is said to have reduced surgery times for head and neck cancer patients by up to three hours.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Dec 2023

3D printed surgical guides produced by University Hospital Birmingham on the Stratasys J5 MediJet machine. - University Hospital Birmingham

Carbon releases three new 3D printing dental resins

The new materials - Pac-Dent Rodin Sculpture, Desktop Health Flexcera Base, and Keystone KeyGuard - have been developed by industry partners and 'meticulously tested and validated' for use with Carbon's 3D printing systems.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Dec 2023

Ahead of the Game: Carbon's bioabsorbable 3D printing elastomers

In October 2022, Carbon announced that its developmental bioabsorbable elastomer platform had demonstrated biocompatibility in a living organism, with all samples being classified as non-toxic and exhibiting tunable times for full absorption.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 11 Dec 2023

SmileDirectClub shuts down after Chapter 11 bankruptcy

SmileDirectClub, who had installed dozens of HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing systems, has wound down its global operations effective immediately.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Dec 2023

SmileDirectClub staff depowdering aligner moulds printed with HP's Multi Jet Fusion technology. - HP/SmileDirectClub

BLT 3D printed WedoCage medical implant receives market approval in China

The Chinese 3D printer manufacturer’s BLT-S210 and BLT-S320 systems have been used by Wedo to produce a number of personalised custom implants and orthopaedic medical devices.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Dec 2023

Hydroxyapatite-Coated Porous Titanium Alloy Interbody Fusion Device developed by Wedo - Bright Laser Technologies