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CT scan data used in the reconstruction of a life-size skull in 3D printing and VR

Posted by Tanya Weaver - June 9, 2017

3M BIC utilises 3D printing and VR in a project that demonstrates maxillofacial reconstruction as a way of repairing broken…

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Arcam announces CoCr process for metals 3D printing

Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 14, 2016

Acetabular cups with integrated trabecular structures for improved osseointegration, printed using Arcam’s EBM technology Arcam has announced its medical application-focussed…

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Elbow implant design for dogs created through super speed Proto Labs prototyping workflow

Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 1, 2016

The implants feature a mix of thermoplastic and 3D printed titanium, helping mimic natural canine elbow movement A designer of…

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Profiles

Look inside

Posted by Tanya Weaver - September 6, 2016

Successful collaboration between a product design consultancy and a university leads to the development of an innovative surgical instrument. Tanya…

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Manufacturing

Future response

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 11, 2016

With a rich heritage, CDP has been priming itself for prospective projects. Stephen Holmes visited design agency's new purpose built…

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So vein! Design gets under the skin to help with blood tests

Posted by Stephen Holmes - June 22, 2015

With over 1 billion IVs inserted into patients each year, finding a vein the first time makes a huge benefit…

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Dassault Systèmes announces commercial availability of its human heart simulation

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 29, 2015

The simulator means the model of the human heart can be used in a number of different scenarios – in…

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Medical applications for 3D printing: HeartPrint model from Materialise

Posted by Tanya Weaver - September 17, 2014

Bradley White looking at the 3D model of his heart by Materialise, with the heart printed in a flexible transparent…

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Tungsten latest 3D printing material to light up interest

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 8, 2014

Smit Röntgen has spent the last 10 years developing its Tungsten 3D printing process Philips-owned company Smit Röntgen has announced…

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Lithoz ceramic 3D printers gets a boost from EOS investment

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 1, 2014

Lithoz ceramic 3D printers have received investment from EOS’ founder and CEO, boosting the chances of scaling this technology Lithoz,…

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