#11 – Medical 3D printing: Untapped potential

#11 - Medical 3D printing: Untapped potential

Written by Paul

January 11, 2021

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For more than a decade, the medical field has leveraged additive manufacturing ( AM ) technology to push the boundaries of patient treatment.

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From 3D tracheal splints that treat tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) – threatening the breathing of 1 in every 2,000 children worldwide – to 3D printing tissues to test pharmaceuticals, there’s no denying the capabilities and potential of AM. According IDTechEx, the market for 3D – printed medical devices will be worth $6.1 billion by 2029. Some segments will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18%. Medical equipment manufacturers who aren’t using 3D printing in some capacity are behind the competition. Read the full article here.

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