AK Medical invests in eight GE Arcam EBM 3D printers for orthopedic implants

AK Medical Invests in Eight GE Arcam EBM 3D Printers for Orthopedic Implants

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China-based orthopedic implant manufacturer AK Medical has added eight GE Arcam EBM Q10plus 3D printers to its fleet, citing a rising demand for implants across the country. The company has been using EBM (Electron Beam Melting) technology since 2009, working closely with a range of clinical and R&D experts to standardize and certify additively manufactured medical devices in China. Moving forward, AK has stated that it will focus its efforts on 3D printing while expanding beyond just additively manufactured bone joints.

Stratasys J750 printer creates ultra-realistic bone models 3D Printer Hardware

Stratasys J750 Printer Creates Ultra-realistic Bone Models

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Stratasys enhanced its J750 printer to enable printing ultra-realistic bone models, which may be used in biomedical training and research. The printer can now mimic porous bone structures, fibrotic tissue, and ligaments so medical professionals can create models that behave just like human bone. The company has relied heavily on clinical research to enhance its product.