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Design plays a pivotal role in the realm of 3D-printed medical devices, serving as a linchpin in ensuring safety, efficacy, and innovation. The unique capabilities of 3D printing technology allow...
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Interview with Anna Bickham, CEO of Acrea 3D
Anna Bickham is the cofounder and CEO of Acrea 3D. Anna received her Ph.D. in chemistry from Brigham Young University in Dr. Adam Woolley’s lab, focusing on traditional and 3D printed...
Lattice October 2023 Newsletter: "Elon Musk"
"Elon Musk" - 3DHEALS Lattice Newsletter October, 2023 All content of this email is for entertainment purposes and not investment advice. All the news we share via social media can be...
Top 3 Reasons Why Regenerative Medicine Startups Should File Provisional Patent Applications
Regenerative medicine startups and growing enterprises, as well as other life sciences and technology companies, that are developing novel technologies, should know that every patent system in...
Interview with Natan Barros: 3D Bioprinting and Microfluidics
Natan Barros: I am a dedicated researcher with a passion for academic and translational research. My journey began with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, where I developed a keen interest in...
Lattice September 2023 Newsletter: The Status Game
"The Status Game" - 3DHEALS Lattice Newsletter September, 2023 All content of this email is for entertainment purposes and not investment advice. All the news we share via social media can be...
Interview with Elliot McAllister: 3D Printing Microfluidics
Elliot McAllister is the Founder of Skyphos, the first 3D printing fabrication system enabling a shift from the enterprise of mold-based prototyping and production for healthcare-based needs....
Expert's Corner
Top 3 Reasons Why Regenerative Medicine Startups Should File Provisional Patent Applications
Regenerative medicine startups and growing enterprises, as well as other life sciences and technology companies, that are developing novel technologies, should know that every patent system in the world is a first-to-file system. This means that the inventor who files a patent application on a particular technology before another inventor has the first right to the grant of a patent. It is therefore important for innovative companies, such as those developing methods for regenerating tissue, bioprinting systems, and materials, stem cell-based therapies and treatments, and other state-of-the-art technologies in the field of regenerative medicine, to think about filing a patent application on the technology as early as possible, and a provisional patent application filed in the United States is often the perfect vehicle to do so. Australia, Austria, and France also have provisional patent applications.
Revolutionizing 3D-Printed Facial Titanium Implants Polishing
In the rapidly evolving field of 3D printing (or Additive Manufacturing, AM) and medical technology, GPAINNOVA, a business group specializing in metal surface finishing solutions with their two brands, DLyte and Murua, is developing solutions that promise to transform the way facial titanium implants are polished. Specifically, these disruptive developments are based on the patented DryLyte Technology, a cost-efficient, precise, and advanced method that is set to revolutionize the orthopedic implant industry. An example of this can be found in the success story that we present today, in which GPAINNOVA helped a laboratory to improve, optimize, and make more cost-efficient the processes of polishing for 3D-printed facial implants.
3D Printing and Neurology Help Prosthesis Acceptance in Children with Upper-limb Reduction Deficiency
The use of digital design and additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) to create upper limb prostheses has inspired a significant number of 3D printing enthusiasts, students, healthcare professionals, researchers, and end-users. Currently, there are more than 60 different 3D printed prosthetic designs available online in different open-sourced databases. In the United States, several maker online communities and nonprofit organizations have provided open access to the digital files of these devices, including e-NABLE, Enable Community Foundation, Limbitless Solutions, Thingiverse, and Instructables. However, a large number of children with upper limb reductions express dissatisfaction with available prostheses.4-6 Some of the main factors that contribute to this discontent include difficulties controlling the prosthesis, high complexity of prostheses, and time-consuming fitting procedures.5,7,8 In addition, 35% to 58% of children with access to prostheses reject them due to excessive weight, lack of functional use, discomfort, and low visual appeal of the device.5,7-9
Bioprinting Revolution: The Power of Progressive Cavity Technology
Bioprinting has experienced a significant revolution, driven by the groundbreaking progressive cavity pump technology. This innovative approach has redefined the precision and possibilities of bioprinting processes. At the forefront of this revolution are ViscoTec's extrusion-based bioprinting printheads, known as product brand Puredyne® by ViscoTec. Leveraging the principles of progressive cavity pump technology, these printheads have taken bioprinting to new heights, offering process safety, repeatability, and simplicity. The Puredyne cap b5, specifically engineered for single-use applications, features a design that effectively minimizes dead space, therefore maximizing material utilization.
Healthcare 3D Printing Innovations: Pitch3D 2023 Highlights Part 1
As technology continues to shape the landscape of the healthcare industry, a host of innovative companies are making waves in the world of healthcare 3D printing. From groundbreaking advancements in bioprinting to creative software solutions that streamline the design and production of medical and dental devices, these startups are poised to reshape the way we approach healthcare. This article aims to highlight some of the Pitch3D startups we encountered in the first half of 2023. If you are interested in joining 30+ institutional investors and receiving regular deal flow from Pitch3D, please send an email to: jennychen@3dheals.com
Four U.S. Dental Schools At The Frontier of 3D Printing Education
As we wrapped up our 2023 Dental 3D Printing event recently, it is becoming apparent that the dental industry is not only adapting 3D printing as a new tool for existing operations but also pushing the integration with the other digital dental workflow to increase productivity and value propositions to patients. It is no longer a question of IF, but when and how. Two speakers, Dr. Ioanna Gidarakou and Dr. Gustavo Mendonca, are both active practitioners of 3D technologies and educators. While it is encouraging to see some of our next-gen dental professionals learning from the best in dental 3D printing, 3D printing education is still not formalized in most teaching institutions. Adapting 3D printing at scale still has many immediate challenges. Post-pandemic dental practices face many challenges in itself. While teledentistry is taking center stage, about 50% of dentists apparently won’t buy new technologies anytime soon. Moreover, the largest 3D printing player 3D Systems announced an almost 46.2% decrease in revenue from orthodontic devices (compared to 2022). You can see our Twitter threat about this here. This article aims to highlight four top U.S. dental schools that are leading the way by incorporating dedicated 3D printing into their curriculum. (If you find inaccuracies in this article, please send the request to modify at: info@3dheals.com)
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