3D Printing
3D printing new artificial or totally regenerated organs will be a key medical technology in living forever. Manufacturing completely personalised metal implants is already here that perfectly fit a patient's anatomy. And bioprinting new body parts, using stem cells and bioinks, that incorporate different cells and blood vessels are being developed all around the world.
3D printers can also create personalised drugs that can combine multiple active ingredients in a single pill, with a physical structure designed to release the contents at a rate ideal for each patient.
Other uses in healthcare include personalised prosthetics, manufacturing of sterile surgical tools at a reduced cost, and printing models of organs and bones to help surgeons prepare for complex surgery.
3D Printing News
ARPA-H program paves the way for on-demand organ transplants
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) - 27-Mar-2024
Personalized bioprints for affordable and more accessible transplants in the near future
Read more...Scientists print living skin onto wounds in rats for scar-free healing
New Atlas - 04-Mar-2024
Revolutionary bioprinting technique with potential for flawless skin repair and hair regrowth
Read more...AI and 3D printer creates natural prosthetic eyes in less time
New Scientist - 27-Feb-2024
Novel method for natural-looking eyes, offering comfort and wider access
Read more...Scientists successfully bioengineer brain tissue capable of growth and function
New Atlas - 04-Feb-2024
It could be used to study Down syndrome, Alzheimer's, and even new medicines
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3D Systems
Company that engineers, manufactures and sells 3D printers, 3D printing materials, 3D scanners, and offers a 3D printing service.
FabRx
Specialist biotech company developing 3D printing technology for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.