Category: 3D Printing – Health

Category: 3D Printing – Health
3D Printed Hands with Temperature and Pressure Feedback – A Product of MIT Research
3D Printed Hands with Temperature and Pressure Feedback – A Product of MIT Research

The Technology Office Innovation Laboratory (TOIL) located at MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory is currently working to improve 3D-printed hand technology. This is done by studying the motion mechanics of fingers, adding tactile feedback and non-electronic temperature and incorporating motors. e-NABLE and other similar groups are the ones to use this research. e-NABLE is an international 3D-printed Read more

3D Printed Prosthetic for Uga the Turtle
3D Printed Prosthetic for Uga the Turtle

When it comes to helping the lives of animals and people, 3D printing will always play an important role. As a matter of fact, 3D printing had helped plenty of animals and individuals from day to day. Different kinds of animals were given the chance to live normally with the use of prototypes and also Read more

3D Printed IV Injection Trainer for Medical Students’ Practice
3D Printed IV Injection Trainer for Medical Students’ Practice

It takes a lot of dedication and hard work in order to successfully become a doctor. Doctors are very competitive and devoted in everything that they do. Throughout their stay in the medical school, they always experience a lot of firsts just like inserting a needle, which is considered to be one of the most Read more

Realistic 3D Printed Simulators for Neurosurgery
Realistic 3D Printed Simulators for Neurosurgery

The 3D printing technology knows no bound because of the limitless possibilities the tech can do. Many innovators and manufacturers like Stratasys concentrate on being the pioneers of the technology and how it can improve the lives of many. 3D printing is not exclusive only to these companies but also are open to engineers, medical Read more

The 3D Printed Hibbot and How it’s Helping Children with Cerebral Palsy
The 3D Printed Hibbot and How it’s Helping Children with Cerebral Palsy

It is one of the most common movement disorders in children. It can be caused by different factors and can be seen in a variety of ways. Cerebral Palsy is defined as having lesions in the parts of the brain that deal with balance, posture and how we move. The signs of this condition can Read more

3D Printed Micro Rocket Drug Delivery System
3D Printed Micro Rocket Drug Delivery System

Remember the feeling when you were so sick and when you take your medicines, you end up waiting for them to take effect? Do you recall how long it took for the medicine you took in to run its course? In most cases, it’s not soon enough or fast enough. What if there was a Read more

3D Printing Heart Tissue in Zero-G
3D Printing Heart Tissue in Zero-G

About 30,000 miles above from the surface of the earth, a science experiment has been conducted and broke through. Aboard the Zero-G space craft three of the most highly technological companies collaborate for to make this science project a success. The TechShot Inc., nScrypt Inc. and Bioficial Organs Inc. Zero Gravity Corporation, a commercial company Read more

Australian Researchers Work on the Restoration of Sense of Touch in Designing Prosthetics
Australian Researchers Work on the Restoration of Sense of Touch in Designing Prosthetics

Prosthetic devices were introduced to help people perform usual activities from day to day. However, you will notice that the use of prosthetic arms and hands has its limitations. With the availability of 3D printing technology, prosthetics can now be customized in a way that they will function like real parts of the body making Read more

The Growth of 3D Printing in the Healthcare Market
The Growth of 3D Printing in the Healthcare Market

When talking about 3D printing technology, the healthcare industry can be considered as one of the fastest growing markets wherein they have already created various medical applications that use 3D printing. With the developments presented in producing prosthetic devices, bioprinting, as well as medical implants, it looks like the industry will continuously progress for the Read more

Metamason’s 3D Printed CPAP Masks
Metamason’s 3D Printed CPAP Masks

The team of Metamason has the reason to celebrate because to having a good start. The potential of the team was already recognized last year when they have won the Startup Competition in Santa Clara. They have received $15,000 after presenting a 3D scanned flagship and also CPAP masks that are silicon printed. As a Read more