Implants Archives - 3D Medical Printing Series

September 20, 2020November 20, 2020

Custom 3D-printed organic implants project funded with CHF 12 million

Researchers at the University of Basel have a vision: an individually configurable robot that will revolutionize surgical procedures and provide numerous benefits for patients. They have already taken the first steps in this direction. To further implement their vision, the Werner Siemens Foundation is now extending its funding for the “Miracle” project by CHF 12 million to a total of CHF 27 million.

September 3, 2018

Irish company is undertaking a project to develop 3D bioprinted implants

The Advanced Materials + BioEngineering Research (AMBER) center, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is undertaking a project to develop 3D bioprinted implants for people suffering from osteoarthritis. Continue reading “Irish company is undertaking a project to develop 3D bioprinted implants”

July 15, 2016

Additive Orthopaedics Announces Successful Treatment of Hammertoes with 3D Printed Implants

Orthopaedics Announces Successful Treatment of Hammertoes with 3D Printed Implants.Additive Orthopaedics, LLC., an early stage orthopaedic extremity device company specializing in additively manufactured surgical solutions, announced that it has successfully treated a series of patients suffering from painful hammertoes with its innovative, recently FDA cleared, 3D printed hammertoe implant. Continue reading “Additive Orthopaedics Announces Successful Treatment of Hammertoes with 3D Printed Implants”

March 19, 2015

Tissue Engineering and Dental Implants Set to Boost 3D Printing in Healthcare to a $1.2 Billion Market by 2020

3D printing (3DP) or additive manufacturing (AM) is used to convert a 3D model into a three dimensional object and the material used for this purpose is called 3DP material. 3D printing has begun to flourish in various application areas in healthcare such as dental, medical, implants, drug manufacturing and so on. Continue reading “Tissue Engineering and Dental Implants Set to Boost 3D Printing in Healthcare to a $1.2 Billion Market by 2020”

February 5, 2015

Ordinary Replicator 2X Used to 3D Print Bone Cancer Treatments

A study conducted by a team of scientists and recently published on the Dovepress portal showed that it is possible to 3D print patient-specific, biodegradable medicinal implants to more effectively cure bone infections and bone cancer. That, however, is just the beginning of a story that is nothing short of amazing. Continue reading “Ordinary Replicator 2X Used to 3D Print Bone Cancer Treatments”

December 16, 2014

New Hope for Knees: 3D Printing and Proteins

Researchers have found a way to regenerate torn or damaged knee menisci using 3D printing and implanted recombinant human proteins. Continue reading “New Hope for Knees: 3D Printing and Proteins”

December 3, 2014

New Polymers Set to Revolutionize 3D Printed Implants

it is with the range of new polymers now available that offers the most exciting aspect of 3D printing technology development. We are now leaving behind the traditional ABS and PLA which we have become so used to, fond of and somewhat bored with. However, with innovative new materials this is all about to change. Continue reading “New Polymers Set to Revolutionize 3D Printed Implants”

December 3, 2014

3D Printing Bio-Electronic Parts

With new “inks” containing semiconductors, researchers have been able to print LEDs for the first time. A 3-D printer can already make a prototype or spare part out of metal or polymer. Researchers at Princeton University have now taken an important step toward expanding the technology’s potential… Continue reading “3D Printing Bio-Electronic Parts”

November 12, 2014

Veterans recognized for plan to 3D-print patient-specific medical implants

On this day when we honor our veterans, it’s especially gratifying to congratulate OsirisBiomed 3D on winning the $10,000 grand prize at the Greater Philadelphia Veteran Network’s (GPVN) second annual Veteran Entrepreneur “Shark Tank” Business Pitch. Continue reading “Veterans recognized for plan to 3D-print patient-specific medical implants”

August 29, 2014

Louisiana Tech researchers use 3D printers to create custom medical implants

A team of researchers at Louisiana Tech University has developed an innovative method for using affordable, consumer-grade 3D printers and materials to fabricate custom medical implants that can contain antibacterial and chemotherapeutic compounds for targeted drug delivery. Continue reading “Louisiana Tech researchers use 3D printers to create custom medical implants”