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Optomec 3D printing technology used to produce COVID-19 antibody test

Carnegie Mellon University has been using Optomec's metal 3D printing technology to develop a COVID-19 antibody test that can return results within seconds.

By TCT Team

/ 28 Sep 2020

Pharma-tech company Syqe employs Stratasys J55 3D printer to validate new inhaler designs

The company is using its expanded 3D printing capability to produce ultra-realistic prototypes for inhaler casings, springs and other design elements, which can be validated for fit, form and function just like the final product.

By TCT Team

/ 24 Sep 2020

Syqe develops technologies that allow therapeutic molecule delivery and administration by inhalation.

ACS Custom speeds up hearing device production with 3D Systems' Figure 4 3D printing workflow

3D Systems has revealed how UK-based custom hearing device manufacturer ACS Custom is using its Figure 4 3D printing technology to speed up its product development cycle.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Sep 2020

ACS produces this two pin comms adaptor for in-ear communication headsets using 3D Systems’ Figure 4 Direct Digital Production solution. The part comprises a central body and two end caps ...

Sandvik metal 3D printing factory gains ISO 13485:2016 medical certification

Sandvik has announced its metal 3D printing powder factory in Sweden has received ISO 13485:2016 certification for the manufacture of medical components.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Sep 2020

Formlabs launches large-format dental 3D printer and starts shipping Form 3L

Desktop stereolithography leader Formlabs has announced the Form 3BL, a new large-format 3D printer designed for biocompatible, medical and dental applications.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Sep 2020

Formlabs starts shipping large-format 3D printer line.

Kumovis appoints medtech leader Vincent Gardès as chairman

3D printing start-up Kumovis has announced it has successfully recruited medtech leader Vincent Gardès as its chairman.

By TCT Team

/ 10 Sep 2020

Kumovis Vincent Gardes Chairman Vincent Gardès (middle) with Kumovis Co-CEOs Dr Miriam Haerst and Stefan Leonhardt. - Kumovis

Sartori adopts SLM Solutions metal 3D printing technology for medical device production

Brazilian medical manufacturer Sartori has invested in SLM Solutions’ SLM 280 metal 3D printing system to produce medical implants and instruments.

By TCT Team

/ 9 Sep 2020

LightForce Orthodontics to further develop 3D printed teeth brackets product range after $14m investment

LightForce Orthodontics, a company using 3D printing to produce customisable teeth brackets, has secured $14m in investment from Tyche Partners, Matrix Partners and AM Ventures.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Sep 2020

LightForce Orthodontics to further develop 3D printed teeth brackets product range after $14m investment

Dental 3D printing: "We use it for pretty much every product in the lab”

Dental solutions provider DenMat on ramping up production with 3D printing and 3D Systems' dental stacking feature.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 4 Sep 2020

Dental 3D printing: "We use it for pretty much every product in the lab”

Formnext 2020 goes all digital with "Formnext Connect" amid COVID uncertainty

Organisers of the annual additive manufacturing trade fair have announced plans to replace its in-person event with a digital only format this year as a result of challenges from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

By TCT Team

/ 2 Sep 2020

Formnext2019_Druck Formnext 2020 to go virtual only.

Renishaw's 3D printing-enabled drug delivery device successfully used in second clinical Parkinson's drug trial

Renishaw’s 3D printing-enabled neuroinfuse drug delivery device has again been successfully deployed in a clinical trial of a medication designed to treat Parkinson’s.

By TCT Team

/ 27 Aug 2020

Renishaw's neuroinfuse device. Renishaw's neuroinfuse drug delivery device.

Phoenix GmbH harnesses 3D scanning & 3D printing to develop 'contactless' foot orthosis development process

Engineering services company Phoenix GmbH & Co. KG has harnessed 3D scanning and 3D printing equipment to develop a children’s foot orthosis for a German clinic.

By TCT Team

/ 25 Aug 2020

Phoenix calibry foot orthosis - Phoenix Gmbh&Co