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Ackuretta Technologies serving range of industries with Ackuray A135 3D printer

Professional 3D printer manufacturer, Ackuretta Technologies has released a new 3D printing system with eight engineering-grade resin materials ideal for a range of different industries, including jewellery, medical, and manufacturing and prototyping

By TCT Team

/ 26 Jan 2017

Ackuray A135 Ackuretta Technologies Built with high-grade, durable components, the Ackuray A135 implements Direct Laser Processing (DLP) technology, while introducing several elements...

Spanish researchers produce artificial skin with 3D bioprinting technology

A team of Spanish researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has used 3D printing technology to produce artificial skin that can be used in transplants on burn patients.

By TCT Team

/ 25 Jan 2017

UC3M bioprinter skin printing This human skin is created using bioprinting and replicates the natural structure of skin at the epidermis with its stratum corneum, which acts as protec...

TriFusion Devices and Standard Cyborg partner to 3D-print orthotics and prosthetics

TriFusion Devices, a 3D print technology company serving the healthcare and sport industries, is forming a partnership with Standard Cyborg to create modern solutions for the orthotics and prosthetics biomedical sector.

By TCT Team

/ 25 Jan 2017

Standard Cyborg Design Studio Those in need of prosthetics or orthotics will have their limbs scanned by a certified clinician, armed with an iPad-mounted scanner. - Standard Cyborg

3D Systems expands Virtual Surgical Planning service for cranial procedures

3D printer provider, 3D Systems has expanded its Virtual Surgical Planning service to include a virtual planning technique for cranial and craniofacial procedures. The new feature, VSP Cranial, is 510(k) cleared for use in the operating room.

By TCT Team

/ 23 Jan 2017

3D Systems cranial surgery 2 The new feature, VSP Cranial, is 510(k) cleared for use in the operating room and will enable surgeons to create a virtual pre-surgical plan. - 3D Systems...

MakerBot Replicator helps Peloton bring innovative exercise bike to market

A start-up which brings exercise bike classes into the users’ own home has adopted MakerBot 3D printing technology to step up production and fend off competitors. Peloton used a Replicator 3D printer to create prototypes for 20 different components.

By TCT Team

/ 23 Jan 2017

Peloton Exercise bike Peloton's modern approach to exercise has heads turning in the fitness and lifestyle market, and so Peloton have needed to increase production and decrease downt...

3D printing may play pivotal role in malaria testing thanks to Stanford University research

3D printing may be at the heart of a new cost-effective method for lesser developed countries to test for illnesses such as malaria. Stanford University scientists have produced centrifuges from paper and string, as well as 3D-printed plastic.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Jan 2017

Stanford Uni 3D-printed centrifuge The 3D-printed version of Stanford University's centrifuge device - YouTube/ Nature Video

Cellink revolutionise bioprinting with new BIO X printing system

Cellink has launched the BIO X printer to its range of bioprinters, which provides tissue engineers with both pneumatic and syringe extrusion technologies in one system.

By TCT Team

/ 13 Jan 2017

Cellink Bio X Bioprinter Cellink hope the BIO X is the new go-to bioprinter for life science companies, researchers and innovators who work with bioprinting. - Cellink

GE software engineer aims for global impact with 3D-printed prosthetic hands

A General Electric software engineer is aiming to make a global impact with 3D-printed custom prosthetic hands after fitting his first patient at the end of 2016. Lyman Connor is now looking to upscale production and make a worldwide impact.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Jan 2017

Lyman Connor Prosthetic hand A General Electric software engineer is aiming to make a global impact with 3D-printed custom prosthetic hands after fitting his first patient at the end ...

Interactive 3D human joint models enables surgeons to find root cause of articulation injuries

Researchers from Oxford University have created interactive 3D models of human joints showing how common medical complaints have arisen and how skeletons may evolve in the future. The 3D models have been created by Oxford University Researchers.

By TCT Team

/ 10 Jan 2017

Oxford Uni joint 3D model A skeleton displaying parts of the human anatomy which can be examined - The knee, hip and shoulder are highlighted in blue. - University of Oxford

3D Printing Cuts its Teeth

Deputy Group Editor, Laura Griffiths takes an in-depth look at additive manufacturing's effect on the dental industry in 2016

By Laura Griffiths

/ 22 Dec 2016

Find A Better Way charity launch £2.8m project to 3D-print bone for landmine blast sufferers

Synthetically grown 3D-printed bone will soon be a reality for survivors of landmine accidents after a £2.8 million regenerative medicine project at the University of Glasgow was launched. The project will be funded by Sir Bobby Charlton's charity.

By TCT Team

/ 19 Dec 2016

Find A Better Way bone project Sir Bobby Charlton et al signing the agreement to launch the £2.8m regenerative medicine project at the University of Glasgow - Find A Better Way

Chinese medical researchers create natural blood vessels using 3D bio-printer

A group of Chinese medical researchers have used 3D printing to create natural blood vessels. Sichuan Revotek, developers of the world’s first bio-printer in 2015, have used the technology to find potential solutions for organ failure sufferers.

By TCT Team

/ 12 Dec 2016

Chinese blood vessel Chinese scientists examine the results during testing of 30 monkeys to create blood vessels - CCTV News