3D printing solutions simplify surgeries, improve research and education, and accelerate innovation.
3D printing in medicine
– what challenges?
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Surgeries often require preparation. Doctors use surgical models for this purpose. Until now they were made with time-consuming traditional technologies.
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Each patient has a number of individual anatomical features. These can be visualized on digital models in software, which is not as effective as using physical three-dimensional models.
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The individualized shape of implants is often achieved only during surgery. To reduce the time of surgery, it proves useful to fabricate the implants in advance.
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Accurate anatomical models are not always available for education, research and improvement. Academies and clinics in particular face this challenge.
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In medicine, highly specialized, personalized tools are often necessary.
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Many medical equipment parts have complex geometric requirements. Manufacturers want to know how to produce them while optimizing time and cost.
3D printing solutions in medicine
With 3D printed anatomical models, doctors will be able to plan operations step by step. This reduces the risk of medical errors.
Anatomical models also mean better communication between the doctor and the patient through the physical representation of individual features and pathology.
Surgeons at all stages of the professional path are trained on anatomical models. They are also used in research and development of new technologies.
Shorter surgeries due to the prior manufacture of implants reduce hospital costs.
Specialized tools produced by 3D printing will meet biocompatibility requirements and can be autoclaved for sterilization. Their design will be appropriately sized for the task and easily modified.
3D printing is easy to implement in the medical industry. No lengthy training on how to use the equipment is needed – Stratasys, Formlabs and BLT products are plug&play.
3D printers for medicine
Stratasys J5 MediJet
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Stratasys J850 Digital Anatomy
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Formlabs Form 4BL
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BLT A160
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BLT S310
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These are useful resources to help you become more familiar with the concept of 3D printing in medicine, expand your knowledge
and consider how such solutions could be useful in your institution. Read about the technologies, see the comparisons and understand a range of technical issues.
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Example of application – case study
Read about our implementations in the medical industry
Krakow-based MedApp provides doctors with high-tech data visualization solutions using holograms, specialized CarnaLife Holo software and 3D printing technology.
The main areas of cooperation between MedApp and Polish clinics are cardiology and radiology.
3D prints have been proven time and again in clinical situations and have been used in real-world procedures, including simulation of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
“The ability to simulate the elastic properties of the tissue, to test the implantation of an artificial valve or other instrument, and the physical contact with the model are additional positive aspects appreciated by physicians.”
Jan Witowski, scientific advisor / MedApp S.A.
Knowledge base
CadXpert consultants write about 3D printing applications in medicine.
If you are thinking about using 3D printing and want to learn more and count the return on investment, talk to our 3D printing consultant.
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As part of the conversation, the consultant:
will assess your situation and demand.
will suggest the appropriate material and printing technology.
will show you possible solutions: will this printer meet your requirements?
will give you the current price of the printer and financing options.
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In furtherance of our cooperation:
We will count the return on investment.
We will answer your concerns and questions.
We will print and send you a proof.
We will present a solution offer with funding sources and peripherals.
What questions will help us to assess your situation?
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Do you have a specific problem or challenge that 3D printing could solve?
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What size parts do you want to print? The most common prints are important, as they are the ones worth investing in 3D printers for.
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What is more important to you aesthetics or the durability of the print? This will help us determine the right printing technology.
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Is the print to meet any additional requirements? E.g. chemical resistance, heat resistance, biocompatibility certificate, pressure maintenance, low weight, handling of very heavy loads, abrasion resistance, good sliding properties, etc.
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