FDA Approves First Patient-Specific, 3D Printed Talus Implant in the US

FDA Approves First Patient-Specific, 3D Printed Talus Implant in the US

by Medical

The FDA has approved its first 3D printed talus metal implant designed to replace the main bone in the ankle joint connecting the leg to the foot. The agency issued a green light to New Jersey-based Additive Orthopaedics under humanitarian use for the treatment of avascular necrosis, a progressive condition that can lead to the death of bone tissue following a sudden injury that cuts off blood flow, such as a broken bone or dislocation.

The Gorgeous New Hybrid McLaren Artura V6 Engine is Produced Using 3D Printed Cores

The Gorgeous New Hybrid McLaren Artura V6 Engine is Produced Using 3D Printed Cores

by Automotive

The brief for the McLaren Artura was even more challenging than its predecessors: to create a series-production High-Performance Hybrid supercar that excels on every level, with performance, engagement and efficiency sharing equal top-billing. The engineering and design team approached the challenge holistically – no single part of the process was undertaken in isolation – with ambitious targets set in every area: weight; performance; driver engagement; efficiency; agility; refinement; quality and usability. Of course, 3D printing had to play a part. McLaren confirmed the use of 3D printed cores in the engine production process, however, 3dpbm suspects other parts of the chassis and powertrain were directly printed as well.

Luxexcel 3D Printing and Smart Glasses, A Clear Match

Luxexcel 3D Printing and Smart Glasses, A Clear Match

by Consumer

Netherlands-based Luxexcel is a pioneer of 3D printed lenses. The company’s proprietary technology—first developed over a decade ago—stands on a strong foundation of optic, material, process and, of course, 3D printing expertise. Today, Luxexcel remains the only company to have developed a 3D printing process for creating prescription lenses.

Xerox’s liquid metal 3D printer now has a name: ElemX 3D Printer Hardware

Xerox’s liquid metal 3D printer now has a name: ElemX 3D Printer Hardware

by Technologies

Xerox appears to be closer to commercially releasing the liquid metal 3D printer it has been working on since it acquired the startup Vader systems. The company released a new video where it also, for the first time, revealed the name of the upcoming system: ElemX. The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) will be the first institution to receive a Xerox ElemX Liquid Metal Printer as part of a collaboration focused on advancing additive manufacturing research

Intellegens and Ansys Partner on Material Intelligence through machine learning for AM AM Software

Intellegens and Ansys Partner on Material Intelligence Through Machine Learning for AM

by Design

Machine learning specialist Intellegens and engineering simulation leader Ansys are collaborating to integrate machine learning methods into Additive Manufacturing (AM) workflows, accelerating the development of reliable and repeatable AM processes. The combination of the two companies’ technologies will make it quick and easy for AM project teams to analyze data from experiments, simulations, or production generating models that capture vital insights. These models are used to optimize process parameters and powders, improving the quality of AM parts while cutting time to market.