Upcoming Events
Design for Medical 3D Technology
Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) emerged as a distinct discipline once engineers realized that “printing” parts designed for casting or machining squandered most of 3D printing’s...
Life in 3D: Investing in the Next Frontier
Why this event? Because future healthcare will be more personalized, 3D data-driven, and digitally fabricated (e.g., 3D printing and bioprinting). Life in 3D is the only niche-focused event that...
Biofabrication for Bones
Apply to speak or sponsor the event: info@3dheals.com Subscribe here to receive event emails. Register Speakers: Rao S. Bezwada An accomplished scientist and...
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To Our Seven Loyal "The Lattice" Podcast Listeners
I can't believe we've uploaded around 20 new episodes since our last "The Lattice" podcast email. Podcast is a medium I personally enjoy. Learning from podcasts while walking my dog feels like a...
Episode #101|Therapeutic Hardware: Can Implants Also Heal? With Alyssa Huffman Allumin8
In this episode, Alyssa Huffman, CEO and co-founder of Allumin8, shares the six-year journey behind a first-of-its-kind 5.5 mm porous, 3D-printed pedicle screw. We discussed how Allumin8 earned FDA...
What are the latest updates in 3D technologies for pediatric cardiology?
Our recent event brought together key innovators to discuss the profound impact of 3D technologies on pediatric cardiology. We dove into how 3D printing, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality...
Where is 3D printing for orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) headed next?
At our event on 3D printing for orthotics and prosthetics (O&P), we had the opportunity to hear from four leading clinical experts and engineers who are creating the future of this field. We...
Episode #98 | Meeting the Bioprinting Vascular Challenge: VoxCell CEO Dr. Karolina Valente
In this episode, Dr. Karolina Valente and I discuss advancements in bioprinting technology, with a particular focus on VoxCell's high-resolution bioprinting technologies and its unique business...
Is ChatGTP (or AI) Making Us Stupid? (Two Cents)
This blog is a compilation of the show notes, transcript, and relevant links to our latest Lattice episode, number 97, where Jenny first experimented with the monologue style. In this episode of the...
Expert's Corner
Navigating 2025: What’s Ahead for Healthcare Venture Capital and Startups
It is already midsummer, but if you missed the latest numbers focusing on early-stage healthcare investing, here are some highlights that could be relevant to rising entrepreneurs and fundraising startups in the deep tech, medtech, and biopharma space. The first quarter of 2025 marked a pivotal moment for the venture capital and healthcare startup landscape. As uncertainty continued to ripple through global financial markets, investors, founders, and analysts closely monitored funding trends, exit prospects, and innovation hotspots. Drawing on the latest data from leading industry reports—including the HSBC Healthcare Annual Report Q1 2025, PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor, Carta’s VC Fund Performance Report, and Wilson Sonsini’s Entrepreneurs Report—we break down the most important takeaways for startups, investors, and ecosystem players. Please find the downloadable versions of these reports at the end of this summary "Reference" section.
AI in Healthcare 3D Printing: The Future is Now
The medical field is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, driven by two cutting-edge technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D printing. When these forces collide, they unleash unparalleled potential for innovation, personalization, and improved patient outcomes. From custom prosthetics to intricate organ models for surgical planning, the synergy between AI and 3D printing is reshaping healthcare as we know it. Let's delve into some of the latest advancements, drawing insights from pioneering researchers and practitioners at the forefront of this exciting intersection.
3D Printing in Post Mortem Reconstruction
3D printing and scanning technology has improved since its introduction in 1986, when the first stereolithographic (SLA) systems were introduced [1] and are embraced by both surgical and forensic departments across the world [2]. Despite the applications of 3D printed prosthetics in both medicine and various disciplines of forensic science to date, limited studies can be found on the use of the application in Forensic Medicine, specifically, during post mortem reconstruction. The aim of this article is to explore current reconstruction techniques in forensic medicine to improve aesthetics and bony structure stability in situations requiring repair of skull and facial bone damage due to trauma or the tissue retrieval process in post mortem procedures.
Five Powerful Books Every Entrepreneur Must Read to Win-2025
You must learn to think like a great investor to build a great company. The most successful entrepreneurs aren’t just skilled operators but master capital allocators, strategically investing their money, time, energy, and focus. In the early stages of a company, financial capital is often the least scarce resource; the real differentiators are insight, discipline, and the ability to place asymmetric bets on the future. Understanding the game of investing—whether in markets, people, or ideas—gives you a decisive edge in entrepreneurship. These five books have impacted my perception profoundly in 2024. They sharpen entrepreneurs' ability to think probabilistically, navigate uncertainty, endure discomfort/pain, and maximize their chances of success in a field where most remain blind to the underlying rules. If you are willing to read, you already belong to the most exclusive club in the world.
Challenges (& Opportunities) in Medical 3D Printing
In 2024, we interviewed dozens of founders, scientists, and innovators in medical 3D printing. During these interviews, we asked them what kind of challenges were specific to the industry they were facing and what potential solutions could be. While these are complex problems to solve, they also showed us where future opportunities lie and where the next generation of hardware, software, and talents could be found. We have published a few selected excerpts from these interviews, but you can also follow the link and read their full interview directly.
Pitch3D: Most Innovative Medical 3D Printing Startups 2024
As the end of 2024 approached, a group of groundbreaking pitch 3D startups took the lead in healthcare 3D printing, bioprinting, and tissue engineering. This article highlights key emerging themes in the space and the startups we have featured on our pitch3D platform. We want to raise awareness of these startups' cutting-edge technologies and investment potential. Also, please mark your calendar and join us live at the upcoming virtual Pitch3D Demo Day to meet some of our investors, founders, and ecosystem operators.
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