Binder jetting is a fast, affordable method of metal 3D printing. The right debinding fluids can harmlessly remove wax binders from metal 3D-printed parts before they’re sintered.

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3D printing, a subset of additive manufacturing, has been in use since the 1970s. Originally limited to hobbyists to create plastic toys and figurines, the process intrigued medical device manufacturers who recognized 3D printing’s potential.

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By the 1980s, medtech manufacturers were using 3D printing to create patient-specific devices. Today, hearing aids, orthodontics, contact lenses, artificial joints and prosthetic devices are 3D-printed and custom-made for each individual patient and their unique anatomy.

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How is binder jetting used in 3D-printed medtech? Historically, plastics were used to make the majority of 3D-printed medical devices and today, more than 80% of 3D-printed parts are still made using thermoplastic or thermoset […]

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