3D printing has found a technological sweetspot in the medical industry. The ability to perform non-invasive tissue scans and from them produce tangible 3D models is of incredible value to medicos. 3D models can also be used to design mechanical assemblies that can then be 3D-printed for precision surgical-implantation. What was an incredibly far-fetched concept is now and every day use of technology albeit in an highly specialised field. In the main the technology in use is nothing more complex than any 3D modeling/manufacturing enthusiast might have at home. The really clever part is the adaptation and application of “regular” technologies to highly specialized purposes.
CT Imaging, 3D Printing Helped Doctors Separate Conjoined Twins In 26-Hour Surgery
The story of Faith and Hope Mata, identical twins who were born extremely conjoined, is truly an inspiring tale of faith and hope. Doctors at the Texas Children’s Hospital successfully separated the twins during a 26-hour surgery in February 2015, and they Read more here
3D Printers Can Now Churn Out “Living” Blood Vessels
In a breakthrough that could lead to printable organs and an enhanced understanding of human physiology, researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Labs have 3D-printed functional blood vessels that look and function like the real thing.Read more Read more here
Stratasys 3D Printing Featured at Sold-Out Surgical Planning Workshops for over 600 Physicians and Technicians at RSNA
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, is supporting four sold-out 3D printing workshops for over 600 physicians and technicians at the 2015 Radiological Society of North America annual meeting, Nov. 29 … Read more here
3D Printing Medical Devices Market Worth 2.13 Billion USD by 2020
The report “3D Printing Medical Devices Market – by Component (3D Printers, 3D Bioprinters, Materials, Services & Software), Technology (EBM, LBM, Photopolymerization, 3DP, and DD), Medical Products (Surgical Guides, Equipment, Implant) – Global Forecast … Read more here
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Physical Disability And Engineering Of Environments
Schull founded a group that uses 3D printing technology to produce affordable prostheses for children with deformities of the hand. His laudable objective is to turn serious hand disabilities into little more than a nuisance. According to Schull Read more here
Doctors use 3D printers to make organs and bones
Using two-dimensional CT and MRI images of patients, doctors can create life-size replicated organs using 3D printing. These replicated organs are printed using two materials on an Objet Connex 3D printer. However making these organ models can cost from ¥50,000 ($500) to ¥150,000 ($1500), and the professional 3D printers usually also cost between $250,000 to $500,000. Read more here
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