Qwadra and Create it REAL Forge Partnership to Advance 3D Printing in Orthotics and Prosthetics

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Qwadra, the digital division of Eqwal and a global provider of digital solutions in the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) sector, has formed a strategic partnership with Denmark-based Create it REAL, known for its advanced 3D printing technologies. The collaboration involves incorporating Create it REAL’s multi-patented Programmable Foam technology into Qwadra’s Sona Flex and Sona Edge 3D printers. This integration is expected to enable healthcare professionals to produce custom orthopedic devices with greater precision, speed, and material efficiency.

Ricoh and Insight Surgery Deliver Custom 3D Printed Surgical Guides

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Ricoh USA, Inc., a leader in 3D printing solutions for the healthcare industry, has entered a strategic partnership with Insight Surgery, a specialist in personalized surgical planning and guide production.  the collaboration seeks to introduce patient-specific surgical guides for pediatric and adult orthopedic and maxillofacial surgeries, enhancing surgical precision and improving patient outcomes across U.S. medical facilities.

LUTYEN sells construction 3D printer to 3VIMA Construction 3D Printing

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LUTYEN, an Australian robotics and 3D printing technology company, has completed the sale and transportation of its premier, large-scale construction 3D printer- the Platypus X4 Special Edition – to 3VIMA, a construction start-up based in New South Wales. The company recently sold this same system to construction companies in the UK and the UAE. The system can print entire structures up to 8m wide and 4m high and is easily transported to the construction site, where it remains highly mobile.

Contour Crafting introduces massive D-Crafter machine Construction 3D Printing

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Contour Crafting Corporation is the company that invented extrusion-based construction/concrete 3D printing. Although it is not very proficient in marketing its activity, the company founded by Dr. Behrokh Khoshnevis continuously set the benchmark for innovation and efficiency in the field. After over three decades of expertise, CC Corp is now introducing the D-Crafter machine, which represents a significant leap forward in large-format 3D printing systems.

14Trees gets backing from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund for construction 3DP Construction 3D Printing

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14Trees, a construction tech company jointly founded by Holcim and British International Investment (BII), has enlisted another high-profile backer to support its sustainable construction mission: Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund. 14Trees recently underwent a Series A-1 investment round, which saw more investment from Holcim and new investments from Amazon. The funding will enable the construction 3D printing firm to bring low-carbon data centers and large-scale 3D printed buildings to Europe and the United States.