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2021 Medical Additive Manufacturing Industry Report

A comprehensive, in-depth look at how the emerging technology of additive manufacturing (AM) is contributing to better health care today, and how this emerging technology might grow in the future.
Liz Richardson, director of the Pew Charitable Trusts’ health care products project.

Regulations Need to Evolve with Additive Manufacturing in Healthcare

September 1, 2021
SME had a chance to interview Liz Richardson, who directs the Pew Charitable Trusts’ health care products project. She recently published insights into how the FDA is approaching the emerging field of additive manufacturing in healthcare.
By SME Media Staff
Justin Ryan, PhD, Director of the 3D Innovations Lab, Rady Children’s Hospital

File Format Key for Patient Records, Patient Care

September 2, 2021
3D file formats are key to sharing medical data for 3D printing medical devices.
Justin Ryan
By Justin Ryan, PhD Director of the 3D Innovations Lab, Rady Children’s Hospital

Outlook

  • SOFTWARE UPDATE

    Free SDA Automation Download

    Staff Writer February 18, 2026
    Flexxbotics Inc., Boston, now offers its software-defined automation (SDA) as a free software download, providing direct access to industrial-grade automation technology for advanced manufacturing operations worldwide.
  • SOFTWARE UPDATE

    Robots Offer Humanoid Touch

    Staff Writer February 18, 2026
    XELA Robotics, a specialist in advanced 3D-tactile sensors, showcased a human sense of touch for humanoid and industrial robots earlier this year at CES in Las Vegas. The Tokyo-based spinoff of Waseda University displayed a working demonstration of its uSkin sensor technology integrated into robot hands and grippers.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Mitsubishi Electric Automation Announces Leadership Transition

    PRESS RELEASE: Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. February 18, 2026
    Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced that Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire following a distinguished 46 year career in the automation and industrial technology industry. Summerville will step down from his executive role and the company’s board of directors effective March 31, 2026.

Overview

  • SOFTWARE UPDATE

    Free SDA Automation Download

    Staff Writer February 18, 2026
    Flexxbotics Inc., Boston, now offers its software-defined automation (SDA) as a free software download, providing direct access to industrial-grade automation technology for advanced manufacturing operations worldwide.
  • SOFTWARE UPDATE

    Robots Offer Humanoid Touch

    Staff Writer February 18, 2026
    XELA Robotics, a specialist in advanced 3D-tactile sensors, showcased a human sense of touch for humanoid and industrial robots earlier this year at CES in Las Vegas. The Tokyo-based spinoff of Waseda University displayed a working demonstration of its uSkin sensor technology integrated into robot hands and grippers.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Mitsubishi Electric Automation Announces Leadership Transition

    PRESS RELEASE: Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. February 18, 2026
    Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced that Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire following a distinguished 46 year career in the automation and industrial technology industry. Summerville will step down from his executive role and the company’s board of directors effective March 31, 2026.

Techview

  • SOFTWARE UPDATE

    Free SDA Automation Download

    Staff Writer February 18, 2026
    Flexxbotics Inc., Boston, now offers its software-defined automation (SDA) as a free software download, providing direct access to industrial-grade automation technology for advanced manufacturing operations worldwide.
  • SOFTWARE UPDATE

    Robots Offer Humanoid Touch

    Staff Writer February 18, 2026
    XELA Robotics, a specialist in advanced 3D-tactile sensors, showcased a human sense of touch for humanoid and industrial robots earlier this year at CES in Las Vegas. The Tokyo-based spinoff of Waseda University displayed a working demonstration of its uSkin sensor technology integrated into robot hands and grippers.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Mitsubishi Electric Automation Announces Leadership Transition

    PRESS RELEASE: Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. February 18, 2026
    Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced that Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire following a distinguished 46 year career in the automation and industrial technology industry. Summerville will step down from his executive role and the company’s board of directors effective March 31, 2026.

Technology

  • SOFTWARE UPDATE

    Free SDA Automation Download

    Staff Writer February 18, 2026
    Flexxbotics Inc., Boston, now offers its software-defined automation (SDA) as a free software download, providing direct access to industrial-grade automation technology for advanced manufacturing operations worldwide.
  • SOFTWARE UPDATE

    Robots Offer Humanoid Touch

    Staff Writer February 18, 2026
    XELA Robotics, a specialist in advanced 3D-tactile sensors, showcased a human sense of touch for humanoid and industrial robots earlier this year at CES in Las Vegas. The Tokyo-based spinoff of Waseda University displayed a working demonstration of its uSkin sensor technology integrated into robot hands and grippers.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Mitsubishi Electric Automation Announces Leadership Transition

    PRESS RELEASE: Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. February 18, 2026
    Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced that Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire following a distinguished 46 year career in the automation and industrial technology industry. Summerville will step down from his executive role and the company’s board of directors effective March 31, 2026.

Point of Care

  • SOFTWARE UPDATE

    Free SDA Automation Download

    Staff Writer February 18, 2026
    Flexxbotics Inc., Boston, now offers its software-defined automation (SDA) as a free software download, providing direct access to industrial-grade automation technology for advanced manufacturing operations worldwide.
  • SOFTWARE UPDATE

    Robots Offer Humanoid Touch

    Staff Writer February 18, 2026
    XELA Robotics, a specialist in advanced 3D-tactile sensors, showcased a human sense of touch for humanoid and industrial robots earlier this year at CES in Las Vegas. The Tokyo-based spinoff of Waseda University displayed a working demonstration of its uSkin sensor technology integrated into robot hands and grippers.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Mitsubishi Electric Automation Announces Leadership Transition

    PRESS RELEASE: Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. February 18, 2026
    Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced that Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire following a distinguished 46 year career in the automation and industrial technology industry. Summerville will step down from his executive role and the company’s board of directors effective March 31, 2026.