3D printing
axial3D awarded ‘Best Use of AI in Health’
Medical 3D printing firm, axial3D, has been awarded ‘Best use of Data Science/AI in Health/Wellbeing’ at this year’s European DatSci Awards, for the company’s use of machine learning in the medical 3D printing workflow. Read more
Evonik invests in 3D-printing start-up
Speciality chemicals company, Evonik, has invested in 3D-printing start-up, Meditool in China. Meditool makes implants for neuro and spine surgery. Read more
Scientists 3D print all-liquid lab-on-chip
Researchers at DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have 3D printed an all-liquid device that can be repeatedly reconfigured on demand to serve a wide range of applications. Read more
axial3D provides Newcastle hospitals with in-house 3D printing facility
A new in-house 3D printing facility has been installed within Newcastle hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for use by orthopaedic and spinal surgeons. Read more
Medical 3D printing firm announces US expansion following $3M investment
Belfast based medical 3D printing firm, axial 3D, has raised $3M to support the company’s expansion in to the United States (US) through a funding round. Read more
3D printing technology could improve hospital patient care
The world’s only full colour, multi-material 3D printing technology is being used within France’s Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU) to improve kidney cancer surgery. Read more
3D printing on the red carpet
Garments designed by a collaboration between Zac Posen, GE Additive and Protolabs have been worn by celebrities on the red carpet of this year's Met Gala. Read more
Axial3D announces webinar which will focus on the impact of 3D printing in healthcare
Following the success of the original session at SXSW, axial3D is running a webinar on the operation and use of 3D printing. Read more
The small print: A 3D bioprinter is now present in Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast has invested in a 3D bioprinter from GeSiM for research into the manufacture of medical devices and drug delivery systems. Read more
TCT announces launch of Women in 3D Printing Innovator Award
The TCT Group has announced a collaboration with Women in 3D Printing for the 2019 edition of the TCT Awards. The partnership sees the launch of a new ‘Women in 3D Printing Innovator Award’ which will shine the spotlight on female innovators. Read more
Prosthetics specialist launches 3D-printed leg socket
3D printing and design company UNYQ has announced the launch of its 3D-printed prosthetic leg socket. Read more
Unique medtech start-up seeks investment
Medical stitching has not changed since the times of Ancient Egypt. The manual process is slow and puts millions of healthcare practitioners around the world at risk of HIV, Hepatitis B and C through accidental puncturing of the skin. Read more
Analysis suggests rapid expansion for 3D printed medical devices
The 3D printed medical devices market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 18.1% for the period between 2017-2027, according to analysis from Future Market Insights. Read more
Surgeon to explain how 3D printing aided life-saving kidney transplant
A transplant surgeon from Belfast City Hospital is to share his story of how he used 3D printing technology to perform a kidney transplant on a young mother at this year’s South by Southwest conference (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. Read more
Swiss hospital aims to improve patient care with 3D printing collaboration
Medical 3D printing company axial3D is partnering with the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland to deliver printing solutions with the aim of improving patient care. Read more
Printer suited to cell culture and tissue engineering launched
Microprinting machines manufacturer Microlight3D has launched a new printer for producing micro-parts, which can be suited to cell culture and tissue engineering. Read more
3D printing medical devices market expected to exceed $1.7bn
The 3D-printing medical devices market is expected to exceed $1.7billion globally in revenue by the end of 2022, according to recent research from Fact.MR. Read more
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Medical device player to create AM facility for custom implants with HSS
Medical device company LimaCorporate and the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York have announced they are founding their first additive manufacturing 3D printing facility for custom complex implants in a hospital setting. Read more
3D printing firm recognised as emerging medtech company of the year
Medical 3D printing company axial3D has been recognised as the ‘Emerging Medtech Company of the Year’ in Ireland. Read more
Two firms collaborate with 3D printing for pre-surgical care
Two medtech firms have announced a new partnership designed to enhance patient outcomes by delivering a transformative approach to pre-surgical care through the use of 3D printing. Read more