The future vision for POC medical manufacturing includes printing patient-matched implants where no existing devices are available.

For users of additive manufacturing, a challenge is to verify 3D printed components where absolute reliability is required—for example in the medical field. This is especially true in orthopedics, where devices are placed in a human body.

Three trends show a path to a more mature use of 3D printing: production in hospitals and clinics, technology developments and reimbursement.

Long before the pandemic, additive manufacturing was recognized for its ability to enable the creation of personalized surgical plans and tools, thus helping improve patient outcomes.

The mass use of AM with emergency authorizations is almost as unprecedented as the pandemic itself. Worldwide supply chain disruptions required everyone to identify local solutions to manufacture emergency medical supplies and equipment. AM came out on top as an on-demand, production-capable, locally sourced solution.

As additive manufacturing processes trend toward the standard of care for many conditions, health care organizations will be forced to confront two main challenges with establishing and/or scaling their programs, particularly as it relates to anatomical studies: image segmentation and printing time.

Challenges around additive materials need to be addressed to allow for a smoother transition towards reliable mass production in medical.

How evolving medical 3D industry registered products with the FDA under a low risk, Class I product code - HWT.

Combining virtual reality and 3D printed replicas of body parts, the patient as well as a surgical team can be prepared.

Syqe Medical’s Selective-Dose inhaler aims to increase the effectiveness of patient treatment.

Companies that integrate an additive strategy into their supply chains are going to be well positioned for the future.

Additive manufacturing manufacturers are beginning to refocus on innovation where the additive process begins—metal powder.

New materials for 3D printing are rapidly evolving.

Amorphous metals are ideal for medical devices created with 3D printing.

To address the changing requirements of component post-finishing processes, a closer collaboration between CAM and AM is needed.

Using additive manufacturing (AM) is now a serious consideration for medical device OEMs.

Additive manufacturing is uniquely positioned to enable "rapid response manufacturing."

A look at tailored devices for individuals in clinics and hospitals.

A teenager starts a medical revolution.

How 3D Printing helped a child with a congenital heart defect.

Why the potential for 3D printing in children’s hospitals is great.