Prosthetics
Researchers at a Chinese hospital have developed a surgical technique that combines 3D printed all-metal prostheses with mesh patches for the treatment of distal radial giant cell tumors (GCT). The…
Each year, the Formnext Awards celebrate some of the most innovative, creative and impactful 3D printing projects in areas like education, startups, sustainability and design. Among this year’s finalists—nominated in…
OECHSLERhealth, a division of OECHSLER AG specializing in healthcare manufacturing, has achieved full qualification of its first additive manufacturing production line under ISO 13485 standards. The milestone, reached in August…
CustoMED, a platform for patient-specific orthopedic solutions, has completed its seed round, bringing total funding to $6 million. The round includes investment from Longevity Venture Partners, Varana Capital, Flag Capital,…
Thanks to an HP-backed initiative, 3D printing is now officially recognized as a reimbursable fabrication method for prosthetic devices in the United States, following a regulatory update from the Durable…
According to Miami University, a team of four undergraduate students is working to develop an affordable 3D printed prosthetic hand that costs less than $100 and can be produced in…
The Superhumans Center, based in Lviv, Ukraine, was founded to support individuals—including many injured in conflict—by developing and delivering advanced prosthetics and rehabilitation services. A central pillar of their mission…
Dimension Ortho, a 3D printed orthotics company, has entered a partnership with Rothman Orthopaedics, one of the largest orthopedic practices in the US, internationally recognized for excellence in musculoskeletal care.…
A 75-year-old cyclist who suffered serious injuries after being hit by a drunk driver has just received a custom 3D printed facial prosthesis—the first of its kind made by the…
According to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Carle Illinois College of Medicine (CI MED) team is using 3D scanning and printing technology to help breast cancer patients following a…
