French non-profit My Human Kit partners with Sculpteo to develop open-source bionic prosthetics

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French non-profit organization My Human Kit is collaborating with Sculpteo, France-based digital manufacturing company and subsidiary of BASF, to design and manufacture an open-source bionic hand. The Bionicohand, conceived and developed by Nicolas Huchet—co-founder of My Human Kit and a forearm amputee—reflects the organization’s mission to create personalized, accessible, and sustainable prosthetics.

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UTA Researchers Create Smart 3D Printed Patch to Regenerate Heart Muscle

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A 3D printed patch designed to promote heart muscle regeneration is being developed by a bioengineering professor at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). This project aims to address a critical medical challenge by offering a potential new treatment option for heart attack survivors, whose damaged heart tissue currently lacks the ability to repair itself—often leading to serious, long-term health complications.

Nanochon Receives Health Canada Approval to Launch First-in-Human Trial of 3D Printed Knee Implant

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Health Canada, the federal regulatory authority, has approved U.S. medical device startup Nanochon’s clinical trial design, authorizing the launch of a first-in-human study for its 3D printed Chondrograft knee implant. The trial will assess the implant’s ability to repair damaged cartilage and reduce recovery times for patients with limited treatment options. This approval represents a significant step forward in validating Nanochon’s minimally invasive joint repair technology.