Medical Devices: Building the Manufacturing Future at 3D MedLab

Medical Devices: Building the Manufacturing Future at 3D MedLab

by Medical

Once thought destined mainly for prototyping, additive manufacturing is now increasingly employed in the development of spare parts, small series production and tooling in forward-thinking manufacturing industries such as aerospace, electronics, automotive and medical devices. Among industries at the forefront of innovative manufacturing, the medical sector has emerged as a major segment driving the growth of additive manufacturing: France’s 3D MedLab operates at the forefront of this segment

Nexa3D and Keystone Partner to Deliver AM to The Dental Industry

Nexa3D and Keystone Partner to Deliver AM to The Dental Industry

by Medical

Nexa3D‘s ultra-fast NXE 400 3D printers will make all Keystone KeyPrint 3D printing resins for the global dental industry. This powerful new combination comes with Keystone’s best-in-class, FDA-cleared night guard resin, KeySplint Soft and KeyModel Ultra. All Keystone precision dental resins are manufactured in the USA, and available immediately through Nexa3D’s expanding global channels.

INTERVIEW: VA Puget Sound’s Dr. Beth Ripley on Advancing 3D Printing in Healthcare

INTERVIEW: VA Puget Sound’s Dr. Beth Ripley on Advancing 3D Printing in Healthcare

by Medical

The Veterans Affairs (VA) Puget Sound Health Care System, a network of medical centers under the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and the University of Washington School (UW) of Medicine recently announced a two-year partnership aiming to advance medical 3D printing. Both organizations are collaborating to develop new applications for 3D printing in the diagnosis and treatment of complex heart conditions.

Blackstone Develops 3D Printed Solid-state Batteries with an Eye on Tesla

Blackstone Develops 3D Printed Solid-state Batteries with an Eye on Tesla

by Automotive

Swiss firm Blackstone Resources has achieved a series of important milestones for its proprietary 3D printing technology to print lithium-ion solid-state batteries. The company has been investing in the next generation of battery technology through its German subsidiary Blackstone Technology GmbH. This includes patented 3D printing techniques and research into the mass production of batteries, which has been shown to offer greater energy density and a higher number of charging cycles.