European Partners Set to Develop Handheld Eye Scanner Containing 3D Printed Optics

European Partners Set to Develop Handheld Eye Scanner Containing 3D Printed Optics

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The Medical University of Vienna is set to lead a five year European project which will see the development of a partly 3D printed mobile ophthalmic (eye-related) imaging device. The engineers and scientists working on the handheld device aim to minitiarize photonic chip technology, bringing down its cost in the process. The project partners hope that by the end of the five years, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) will no longer be bound to a stationary clinical setting, but will instead be capable of fitting into a jacket pocket.

How 3D Printing is Being Used in the Field of Urology

How 3D Printing is Being Used in the Field of Urology

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Since its inception in the 80s, 3D printing has managed to find itself in more industries and fields than we can count. One such area is urology – the medical field concerned with the urinary-tract system. A recent literature review published in BJU International covers the latest developments and accomplishments of researchers employing 3D printing to push urinary medicine past its limits.

CAM Bioceramics’ Medical Materials Set to Be Used with Admatec DLP Technology

CAM Bioceramics’ Medical Materials Set to Be Used with Admatec DLP Technology

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3D printer manufacturer Admatec has announced that medical and dental professionals will now be able to use CAM Bioceramics’ medical grade ceramic materials with Admaflex DLP 3D printing systems. CAM Bioceramics’ ISO 13485:2016 certification means its ceramics are medically approved, and this includes the now commercially available hydroxyapatite slurry 3D printing material. Admatec and CAM both believe that the combination of the biocompatible and bioresorbable ceramic with DLP 3D printing’s design freedom will prove to be a powerful tool for medical centers and device manufacturers alike.

Queensland University Researchers Call for Clearer Regulation of 3D Printed Medical Devices

Queensland University Researchers Call for Clearer Regulation of 3D Printed Medical Devices

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Researchers from The University of Queensland in Australia have released a study which calls for clarification around the regulation of 3D printed devices that are used in the medical industry. The research team argues that as the healthcare market in 3D printing matures, and an increasing number of products get to market, there needs to be a greater deal of clarity and cooperation between manufacturers and regulators.