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University of Mainz Surgeons 3D Print Models to Assist with Life-Saving Vascular Surgeries Medical

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Stratasys reveal that surgeons at the University of Mainz Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Department are using Stratasys PolyJet 3D printing to transform the hospital’s surgical planning process for complex, life-critical vascular cases. According to the University hospital, the use of 3D printed models for surgical planning has seen a significant reduction in costs at the institution when designing and fitting implants – while the hospital reports relevant time-savings during surgery, leading to an improvement in patient outcomes.

Additive Manufacturing Strategies: Summit on the Future of 3D Printing in Medicine and Dentistry 3D Printing Events

Additive Manufacturing Strategies: Summit on the Future of 3D Printing in Medicine and Dentistry 3D Printing Events

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Medicine and dentistry are two key applications for 3D printing, presenting an unparalleled potential for next-generation solutions for patients while also streamlining operations from the providers’ perspective. To better understand the potential of bringing 3D printing into medicine and dentistry, 3DPrint.com are teaming up with SmarTech Markets Publishing, the leading provider of industry analysis and market forecasts for the 3D printing/additive manufacturing industry, to present Additive Manufacturing Strategies.

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3Diligent Now Offers 3D Printing with Silicone Materials

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3Diligent has added silicone 3D Printing to its capabilities and is now accepting requests for quote (RFQs) and is processing orders in the material. Silicone 3D Printing is enabling innovative product development in many industries. One industry especially interested in this new process is the medical industry. From realistic models for surgical training to 3D printed bandages applied directly to human skin to exploration of artificial hearts, silicone 3D Printing has the potential for many life altering and lifesaving applications in medicine.

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Glaze Introduces the Customized Glaze Prosthetic Medical

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Amputees do not have an easy life: everyday activities can be a real struggle, and the prosthetic market is incredibly limited. Glaze believes that this disability is not something to be ashamed of and should be turned into an advantage. The company have found a solution: the Glaze Prosthetic, a fully customized cosmetic arm that allows people unlimited options to create themselves.

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Syqe Medical Takes Over Medicinal Marijuana Market with 3D Printed Inhaler Medical

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Israel’s medicinal marijuana business is booming. Incidentally, Israel is also home to some of the most advanced 3D printing technologies around. One startup, Syqe Medical leveraged both these evolving market segments to bring its unique Syqe medicinal plant 3D printed inhaler to market. A partnership signed in late 2015 with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries provides distribution, while the use of innovative 3D printers, such as Nano Dimension‘s Dragonfly, helps with the development process for this innovative – and stylish – product.