The trend of standardized solutions towards a patient-specific approach is transforming healthcare with additive manufacturing. 3D printing enables the creation of customized prostheses, orthoses, and dental implants based on individual anatomical data, improving fit, comfort, and healing. This approach reduces costs and production times, allowing manufacturers to deliver high-quality, patient-specific devices more efficiently, while opening up new business models in medical and orthopedic technology. By enabling on-demand production, 3D printing also enhances accessibility, providing patients with faster access to tailored solutions, particularly in underserved regions or for complex medical conditions.
Other Trends
Manufacturing Prosthetic Feet on Demand
Customized prosthetic feet, enabled by additive manufacturing, offer a more natural walking experience. The process significantly shortens lead times, ensures maximum comfort, and allows for personalized design tailored to individual needs
Standardized Solutions Toward Improved Functionality
The ability to produce complex geometries and integrate functionality through additive manufacturing offers significant advantages in orthopedic technology and the production of intricate medical equipment.
Resources
Design for Additive Manufacturing with FDR
Fine Detail Resolution (FDR) functions like Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) but at a much greater level of precision.
10 Rules of Additive Manufacturing
Are you new to 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM)?
Effectively Prepare and Validate your 3D Printing Process
Highlights of the Webinar, save time and energy by archiving best practices for reuse. Create supports to allow for developing different strategies for the additive…
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Smart Fusion
This white paper showcases the principle of Smart Fusion, EOS’ qualification methodology and different applications and how this groundbreaking technology was used.
Support-Free Printing of Closed Impellers
There are a wide variety of applications that could potentially manage with fewer supports. In recent years, supportless building has enabled the development of applications…
Personalized Spinal Bracing Made Reality with Additive Manufacturing
Discover how additive manufacturing is transforming the medical device industry, particularly in the realm of spinal bracing. This video delves into the innovative 3D design…
The Ideal 3D Printer for your Lab Requirements
Explore the benefits of modern, scalable additive manufacturing with a user-friendly 3D printing solution designed to bring your ideas and designs to life quickly and…
Custom Bike Design with 3D Printing
Explore the revolutionary impact of 3D printing on custom bike design. Bike enthusiasts know the value of quality welds, dynamic suspensions, and low-maintenance features. In…