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Materialise adds custom-made PEEK implants to cranio-maxillofacial portfolio
Materialise NV, a Belgium-based 3D printing software and medical device company, has introduced custom-made implants made from polyetheretherketone (PEEK) to its cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) portfolio. Surgeons can now select either titanium or the high-performance polymer for patient-specific reconstructions while using the same digital planning and case management system. Availability covers Europe, excluding Switzerland.
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RTI Surgical to Use OPM’s OsteoFab Technology for 3D Printed Spinal Implants
One of the world’s most prestigious surgical implant companies are turning to some very special 3D printing technology to help give their medical products a stronger backbone. Florida-based RTI Surgic ...
FEV and LeiMot Partners Create Lighter Diesel Engine with AM
Reducing vehicle weight reduces CO2 emissions and remains a key concern for auto manufacturers. FEV and its partners in the LeiMot (Lightweight Engine) research project use additive manufacturing to demonstrate further combustion engine emission economies. FEV engineers were able to make engine functions, such as cooling or oil circulation, more efficient. Large assemblies of a passenger car reference diesel engine weight in around 21 percent lighter.
Classic Motor Cars Ltd uses 3D printing to restore rarest 1954 XK120 Jaguar 3D Scanning Sevices
This XK120 features unique bodywork by famed Italian coachbuilder and design house Pininfarina. It was first delivered to a Mr Max Hoffman in 1954, who was an Austrian-born, New York-based importer of luxury European automobiles into the United States during the 1950s.
3D Systems to Partner with United Therapeutics on 3D Bioprinted Lungs Bioprinting
Leading 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems and biotech firm United Therapeutics Corporation are partnering to develop solid-organ scaffolds by 3D bioprinting for human transplants. The multi-year collaboration and development agreement combines the 3D printing and precision healthcare expertise of 3D Systems with the regenerative medicine and organ manufacturing capabilities of United Therapeutics, focused on development of 3D bioprinted lungs.
Apple Acquires LinX to Bring 3D Scanning to its Devices
While other companies, like Intel and Google, are rushing into the 3D camera space to put depth sensors into their tablets, computers, and smart phones, Apple has been making no announcements about an ...
Voxeljet reports Q1 2019 financial results
German 3D printer manufacturer Voxeljet, has announced financial results for the first quarter of 2019 which concluded on March 31st. According to the report, total revenues for this quarter increased ...
KLM is 3D printing aircraft tools from recycled plastic bottles Sustainability
It’s challenging enough to reduce plastic consumption here on the ground but in the air it’s practically impossible. I’ve become all too wary of all the plastic that is barely used and simply thrown away on flights. Apparently, I’m not the only one. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is attempting to curb the amount of plastic it tosses after flights by transforming used water bottles into 3D printing filament.
MX3D 3D Prints 3 by 2 Meter “Butterfly Screen” Sculpture in Bronze Professional Additive Manufacturing
The Butterfly Screen – designed by Joris Laarman Lab – is one of the latest experimental sculptural work produced by MX3D. It is the first in a collection of sculptural screens varying in ...
