Andy Christensen is the founder of Medical Modeling, a world-leading medical device company which utilised 3D printing to develop new toolsets in virtual surgical planning, personalised surgical guides and personalised implants.
3D Systems has announced an expanded focus and technology roadmap for the dental industry, with a direct printing technology for clear aligners set to be commercialised by late 2025.
The two companies have been working together since 2023 and have opened the BCoE to enable a holistic approach to R&D with bioceramics for medical device manufacturers.
The co-location offers a unique opportunity for product designers, engineers and manufacturers looking to discover the latest technology and innovation.
The latest addition to its Automatic Operation (AO) suite of solutions, AO Stack has been designed to allow three times as many parts to be printed in a single unattended print cycle when compared to traditional single-layer printing.
Dental 3D printing brand SprintRay has launched its Pro 2 line of desktop 3D printing systems alongside two new resin from the company’s BioMaterial Innovation Lab.
KeyMask, developed by Keystone Industries, is said to be a flexible and firm 3D printed material, designed to simulate the look and feel of natural gum tissue.
The German company has expertise in work piece feeding and assembly technologies, as well as 3D printing, and has moved to adopt an S1 system to enhance the surface finish of printed applications such as orthopaedic arm braces.
Now validated for a wide range of Asiga dental 3D printers, Flexcera resins can be printed on both desktop and production models — such as the Max UV, Max 2, Ultra, and Pro 4K.
The company's current investor is unable to provide the funds that will allow the company to qualify its Apium P400 3D printer for the medical market, the sector Apium is hoping to pursue moving forward.
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its UltraThineer material, which enables what BMF believes to be the world’s thinnest cosmetic dental veneers.
