UltraThineer Veneers Offer Solution for Severe Tetracycline Staining
UltraThineer, a 3D printing-based dental product developed by Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), has demonstrated success in treating severe tetracycline staining through a recent clinical case. Dr. Tai Ha at Newport Beach Dental Studio applied UltraThineer’s no-prep, zirconia veneers to rehabilitate a 49-year-old patient dissatisfied with her smile due to deep intrinsic discoloration from childhood antibiotic use.
U.S. Army and University of Hawaii Forge Alliance to Advance Biomaterials and Defense Manufacturing
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) and the University of Hawaii System recently formalized a collaborative initiative to enhance warfighter survivability and effectiveness. This partnership, strategically focused on leveraging biomaterials and advanced manufacturing capabilities, aims to strengthen defense efforts, particularly in support of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, which is headquartered in Hawaii.
New research aims to drive down the price of breast prostheses to $200
Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Carle Illinois College of Medicine (CI MED) are using 3D scanning and printing to make breast prostheses more accessible and affordable for women who have undergone mastectomies.
UCLA’s affordable AI-powered magnetic pen for early Parkinson’s diagnosis
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have created a 3D printed pen that detects subtle tremors in handwriting, offering a potential tool for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease.
Croom Medical Introduces TALOS, Its New Tantalum 3D Printing Platform
Irish medical device manufacturer Croom Medical has revealed TALOS, a new laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) platform for 3D printing tantalum (Ta). The company’s press release hails TALOS as a breakthrough for medical implants and industrial applications.
Ukraine develops 3D printing concrete from war debris Construction 3D Printing
Researchers at the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture (KNUCA), in collaboration with international partners, have launched a groundbreaking initiative to develop sustainable construction materials from the rubble of war-torn buildings. The project, titled ‘Development of New Approaches and Construction Materials for the Restoration of Ukraine’s Damaged Infrastructure with Consideration for Environmental Sustainability’, aims to create advanced concrete mixtures for both 3D printing and traditional construction techniques.
Researchers pioneer Aerial AM for onsite building construction Construction 3D Printing
According to UCL, a paper in Science Robotics has introduced Aerial Additive Manufacturing (Aerial AM) as a disruptive force in the construction industry. Developed by researchers from EPFL, Empa, Imperial College London, and University College London, the study explores how aerial robots equipped for 3D printing can address global housing and infrastructure challenges through scalable, sustainable solutions.
Lithoz Certified ISO 13485 for Medical Device 3D Printing
Lithoz, a ceramic 3D printing company headquartered in Vienna, has secured ISO 13485 certification for its quality management system, aligning its operations with international standards for medical device manufacturing. The certification, regarded as the benchmark for regulatory compliance in healthcare production, enables Lithoz to meet FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR) requirements and expands its role in supplying 3D printed components for medical and dental applications.
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