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Evonik develops the "world’s first" PEEK filament in implant-grade quality for 3D printing
Evonik claims it has become the first company in the world to develop a polymer filament based on polyether ether ketone (PEEK) in implant-grade quality for use as a 3D printing material for implants. more
5 reasons to visit Compamed 2018
If you’re heading to Compamed 2018, the Medical Plastics News team has put together a guide of five things that you might want to keep an eye out for at this year’s show. more
Why TCT Show is the place to be for the medical device community
From 25-27 September, at the NEC, Birmingham, TCT Show will bring the 3D printing community together under one roof. Our sister title, MTI, caught up with Dan O’Connor, head of content, TCT Group to find out what’s in store for the 2018 edition. more
University of Exeter and Victrex team up to produce polymers for 3D printing
The University of Exeter and PAEK polymer solutions company Victrex have signed a strategic partnership to develop products for additive manufacturing (AM). more
What's on at TCT Show 2018
From 25-27 September, at the NEC, Birmingham, TCT Show will bring the 3D printing community together under one roof. We caught up with Dan O’Connor, head of content, TCT Group to find out what’s in store for the 2018 edition. more
ITL Groups expands R&D with new 3D printing tech
Medical device specialist, ITL Group has enhanced its research and development department by investing in new 3D printing technology. more
How 3D printing is impacting manufacturing
Lu Rahman picks some of her favourite ways in which 3D printing is gaining ground in the manufacturing realm more
NHS Trust uses 3D printing for 'world first' transplant operation
A London NHS Trust has used 3D printing to help surgeons successfully transplant a father’s kidney into his two-year old son. more
DSM to develop thermoset materials for 3D printing under new partnership
Materials giant DSM has entered a partnership with specialist firm Chromatic 3D Materials to introduce thermoset materials for 3D printing. more
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Non-invasive wearable device developed for stomach monitoring
A team of researchers from the University of California at Berkeley and the University of California at San Diego have created a 3D printed wearable stomach monitor. more
Evonik to set up competence centre for collaborative R&D
Specialty chemicals supplier, Evonik, has announced that it is set to positions its Medical Devices Project House as a permanent competence center starting this April. more
FDA outlines developments for 3D printing, AI & cybersecurity
The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is working on new industry policies and regulations for medical device cybersecurity, 3D-printing and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Regulatory Focus. more
Chinese market regulators propose guidance for 3D printed medical devices
The China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) has published new guidance into the registration requirements for 3D printed medical devices. more
Blue Frog highlights the power of 3D printing at Med-Tech Innovation Expo
With the 3D printing market in healthcare set to reach €2.3 billion, there is a lot of interest surrounding the technology’s applications within the industry. more
Chinaplas 2018 to host a range of engaging events
Chinaplas is moving location next year and will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai on 24-27 April 2018. more
California dreaming: What's on at MD&M West
MD&M West is kicking off today at the Anaheim Convention Center. The show will feature a new matchmaking networking activity and a 3D printing focus. more
Medtech firm creates scientific advisory board to aid development of medical 3D printing software
Axial3D has formed an advisory board to provide strategic guidance and solution strategy. more
How Stratasys is helping hospitals take a patient-specific approach
MPN speaks to Stratasys about how it is working together with hospitals and medical device manufacturers to improve patient outcomes and personalise treatments. more
Key medtech moments of 2017: Feel good 3D printing
The medical plastics and medtech line up has been impressive this year with no end of innovation and breakthrough. Picking some of the key moments was hard but as always, a pleasure, says Lu Rahman more
Stratasys & Glennon Children’s Hospital open 3D printing Centre of Excellence
Applied technology solutions provider Stratasys has teamed up with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri to open a 3D printing “Centre of Excellence”, the company has announced. more
