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Dr. Gustavo Nari has collaborated with engineering startup Mirai3D to develop and fabricate biomedical models for an improved surgical planning process, making use of the IDEX technology in his BCN3D Sigmax printer.

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Introducing high-speed micrometre-scale printing - the basis for vascularisation required to sustain living cells

Further development of key components of the technology enables expansion of applications in the human body
Basis for accelerated drug development and reduced animal testing using live cells from the bioprinter for laboratory use
3D Systems expands investments to develop new applications and accelerate long-term, profitable growth in the healthcare sector

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As doctors branch out and offer their patients more services, the ability to easily add technology to support new workflows is vital. That’s why Carestream Dental has validated Formlabs’ Form 3B printer for use with the latest version of CS Model+ v5 to give more practices the ability to design and print clear aligners in house.

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Sartori, a Brazil-based manufacturer of orthopaedic implants and instruments, invests in Selective Laser Melting technology of SLM Solutions. With the acquisition of a new SLM®280 the company is taking an important step in successfully implementing additive manufacturing in the healthcare sector in Brazil and addresses the expected growth in demand of high-quality and economical medical devices in the market.

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Custom orthopedic shoes are orthotic devices for rehabilitation and treatment of foot pathological states. The production of orthopedic shoes has always been entrusted to the Orthopaedic Technician for the measures and to the Shoemaker for the realization, as per tradition.

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Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, today announces that it has partnered with video game giant Minecraft along with a French government administration to deliver a nationwide competition aiming to raise awareness of social and environmental issues amongst young people. Having seen over 1200 entrants vying to create the ultimate sustainable town using Minecraft’s video game platform – some as young as thirteen – Mimaki’s 3DUJ-553 full-colour 3D printer enabled the winning design to be brought to life in vivid detail in an intricate 3D printed model gifted to the victor this October, marking a year since the competition originally began.

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3D Glass Solutions, Inc. (3DGS), the world's leading manufacturer of glass-based system-in-chip (SiP) and integrated passive devices (IPDs) for radio frequency (RF) and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, is pleased to announce the most recent patent to our growing portfolio that protects components and systems for the 5G, Millimeter Wave, Microwave and High-Speed Data Communications markets.

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Over a dozen schools in multiple countries use the site’s 3D printing lessons

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Carbon’s technology is changing the way products are being created. By partnering with Carbon, adidas was able to develop the Futurecraft 4D midsole that will allow adidas to tune cushioning properties throughout the shoe, and ultimately provide bespoke athletic footwear. This lattice innovation, enabled by Digital Light Synthesis™, was previously impossible through traditional midsole manufacturing methods.

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New, Low-Cost da Vinci Mini 3D Printer Recognized for Design and Ease-of-Use

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