Healthcare - TCT (Page 53)

3D printing at the heart of Tanzanian project to reduce plastic waste and save lives

A small technology and innovation company is working to create a healthier environment and produce more medical tools with re-used plastic waste as 3D printer filament. The project is called ReFabDar and focuses on the city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

By TCT Team

/ 20 Feb 2017

Tanzania plastic waste Dar es Salaam generates an estimated 400 tonnes of plastic waste every day. - ReFabDar/ YouTube

Roland DG to transfer 3D technology business to newly-established subsidiary DGSHAPE

Roland DG, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and 3D fabrication devices, is to transfer its 3D technology operations to a newly-established wholly-owned subsidiary, DGSHAPE Corporation.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Feb 2017

Italian university's medical department enhances surgical planning with Stratasys 3D printing technology

An Italian research university has adopted Stratasys’ 3D printing technology to enhance its teaching and planning of surgical practices. Previously reliant on the skill and judgement of surgeons the University of Pavia has now embraced 3D technology.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Feb 2017

Uni of Pavia surgical model - Stratasys For years, the University of Pavia relied solely on the skill and judgement of its surgeons, but the emergence of 3D technology has seen the sc...

Los Angeles cardiologist uses 3D printing to repair 18 month old's pulmonary artery

Nate Yamane was born in June 2015 with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) with pulmonary atresia, causing him to have trouble breathing straight from birth. Last month a cardiologist in Los Angeles used 3D technology to repair his right pulmonary artery.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Feb 2017

Nate Yamane pulmonary artery Using CT scans of Nate’s heart, the team produced a 3D-printed model of the obstructed region of the heart.

Nano Dimension outlines intentions to enter 3D bio-printing sector with focus on kidney failure

3D-printed electronics leader, Nano Dimension has outlined its intentions to create a platform for 3D bio-printing of cells and connective tissues to form biological structures that function as human kidneys.

By TCT Team

/ 13 Feb 2017

3D-printed bone scaffolds help Rice University researchers understand how cancer spreads

Scientists from Rice University in Texas have used 3D printing technology to create enhanced support structures that mimic the biological environment of bone cancer tumours. 3D printing has enabled them to get closer to mimicking real bone.

By TCT Team

/ 9 Feb 2017

Rice Uni Bone Cancer 3D printing has enabled the researchers to get closer than ever to mimicking the architecture of real bone. - Mikos Research Group/ Rice University

3D4MD delivers concept for 3D printing medical applications in space

3D4MD has delivered a ‘ground-breaking’ concept which will see 3D printers used on the International Space Station to help treat any injuries astronauts may suffer. The company successfully printed two mallet finger splint models last month.

By TCT Team

/ 9 Feb 2017

3D4MD finger splint Dr Wong’s company, 3D4MD successfully completed its first off-earth print on January 11th – two mallet finger splint models. - 3D4MD/ Twitter

First hospital-based medical 3D printing program in Canada opens at Ottawa Hospital

Aimed at improving surgical planning and enhancing education and research the Ottawa Hospital has become the first medical centre in the North American country to open a hospital-based multi-departmental Medical 3D Printing Program.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Feb 2017

Ottawa Hospital 3D printing medical program Dr. Adnan Sheikh, from Ottawa Hospital's Radiology department, holds an exact replica of a patient’s pelvis that has one hip eaten away by ...

Oxford Performance Materials receive second round of Hexcel investment

High performance additive manufacturing company, Oxford Performance Materials has announced a second round of strategic investment from Hexcel Corporation worth $10 million. OPM initially received financial backing from Hexcel in the summer of 2016.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Feb 2017

OMP Boeing Company OXFAB part OXFAB Complex Structural Component Additively Manufactured by OPM for the Boeing CST-100 Starliner - Oxford Performance Materials

MIT use 3D printing to create hydrogel robots potentially useful for surgical operations

Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have used 3D printing to create gel-based robots that may one day be of assistance in surgical operations. Each robot is made from interlocking cubes created with 3D printing and laser cutting.

By TCT Team

/ 2 Feb 2017

MIT hydrogel robot The devices can perform a number of fast, forceful tasks, including the ability to grab and release live fish as they swim. - MIT/ YouTube

3D Systems to enable "breakthrough" dental 3D printing solutions with NextDent acquisition

3D Systems acquires dental materials company, Vertex-Global Holding B.V., to advance digital production solutions for the dental industry.

By TCT Team

/ 1 Feb 2017

NextDent Ortho Rigid 3D printing material.

Hoya presents Yuniku range of 3D-printed eyewear at major optics trade show

Healthcare product provider, Hoya debuted its Yuniku range of 3D-printed eyewear at a major optics and eyewear trade show last weekend. Opti, held in Munich, presented the first opportunity for people to see the eyewear range in the flesh.

By TCT Team

/ 30 Jan 2017

Yuniku Hoya Hoya launched the product range believing the system will allow opticians to scan a customer’s face, optimally position the lenses, digitally customise the eyewear frame t...