Medical
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McMaster researchers develop “smart surface” that repels and accepts specific substances
The nanotechnology could prove useful in allowing the body to accept medical implants with less risk of infection or rejection.Read more → -
Research Center Industrial Du Québec to use AM technology in jaw implants
GE Additive's Arcam EBM Q10 plus will enable a faster turn-around for customized prosthetics.Read more → -
GE Additive helps create metal blades for easier hip cup extraction
Once a 30-minute procedure using a chisel, extraction now takes a matter of minutes with 3D printed endoCupcut.Read more → -
UBC’s $100 ultrasound sensor heralds cheap, wearable diagnostic device
Canadian researchers say their low-power, flexible PolyCMUT transducer could be woven into a wearable ultrasound device and powered by a cell phone.Read more → -
U of Calgary developing handheld concussion sensor for sideline use
Low-cost device could save contact sports players from cumulative brain damage.Read more → -
Additive Manufacturing gets Close to the Bone
Renishaw Canada looks at how one Canadian family uses metal additive manufacturing to save their beloved Bernese mountain dog.Read more → -
Robo-Vest looks to save us all from work-related injury
Lightweight exoskeleton benefits health, productivity in manufacturing facilitiesRead more → -
FDM Filaments
SABIC latest ULTEM filaments designed for high temp and medical applications.Read more → -
UofT 3D bio-printer creates skin grafts directly on wounds
Researchers say handheld printer can help repair multi-layer skin damage within minutes.Read more → -
Australian AM firm creates world’s largest metal 3D printer
Cold spray tech 3D prints up to 9 by 2 by 1.5-meter metal parts in minutes.Read more →
