Implants
Lithoz’s CeraFab Multi 2M30 Creates Multimaterial, Multifunctional Parts
Formnext 2023: The CeraFab Multi 2M30 is a lithography-based ceramic manufacturing 3D printer that can produce highly complex multimaterial structures by combining several materials — not only in varying layers of printed components but also within a single layer.
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DMG MORI: Build Plate “Pucks” Cut Postprocessing Time by 80%
For spinal implants and other small 3D printed parts made through laser powder bed fusion, separate clampable units resting within the build plate provide for easy transfer to a CNC lathe.
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Understanding PEKK and PEEK for 3D Printing: The Cool Parts Show Bonus
Both materials offer properties desirable for medical implants, among other applications. In this bonus episode, hear more from Oxford Performance Materials and Curiteva about how these companies are applying PEKK and PEEK, respectively.
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Partners Improve Wheelchair Seats, Cushions Using 3D Printed Programmable Foam
The 3D printed programmable foam is said to enhance orthopedic seats and cushions, offering improved comfort and reliability for users.
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FDA-Approved Spine Implant Made with PEEK: The Cool Parts Show #63
Curiteva now manufactures these cervical spine implants using an unusual 3D printing method: fused strand deposition. Learn how the process works and why it’s a good pairing with PEEK in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
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Materialise Opens Medical 3D Printing Facility
At the new facility in Plymouth, Michigan, Materialise specializes in the 3D printing of personalized titanium cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) implants for more patient-specific care.
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3D Systems Develops Materials, Printer Platform for Improved Digital Dentistry
3D Systems is strengthening its digital dentistry portfolio with new materials, NextDent Base and NextDent Cast, and a new printing platform, the NextDent LCD1.
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Lithoz, Himed Partner for Research on 3D-Printable Medical-Grade Bioceramics
This collaboration is designed to help grow the range of biocompatible materials suitable for a future that includes highly customized, patient-specific medical solutions that can be printed on demand.
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Stratasys, CollPlant Unite Technologies for Industrial-Scale Bioprinting of Tissues, Organs
The joint development and commercialization agreement will initially focus on development of a bioprinting solution for CollPlant’s regenerative breast implants, addressing $2.6 billion market opportunity.
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More Affordable Suture Anchors 3D Printed from PEKK: The Cool Parts Show #60
Selective laser sintering (SLS) of polyether ketone ketone (PEKK) is being used to produce medical implants that are more cost effective and perform better than their conventional counterparts. We highlight fasteners known as suture anchors in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
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