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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
3D Systems partners firm providing treatment to children with heart defects
3D Systems has partnered with OpHeart, a non-profit organisation that work to provide medical treatments to children born with life-threatening heart defects, by providing paediatric heart surgeons with 3D-printed tools needed to rehearse surgeries. Read more
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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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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). Read 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. Read 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. Read 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 Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read more