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Regenerating Tissues Via 3D Printing

July 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I’m still blown away about the use of 3D printing to make rapid prototypes. And I realize that for product prototypes, 3D printing has been around for a while. Man, I can still remember the first SLAs I got many years ago for a catheter hub design. I was able to use the SLAs to construct a few form prototypes to get feedback from physicians. It was a game-changer for me.

Today, I read about how 3D printing technology is being used to advance tissue regeneration. While it’s still early, researchers are using 3D sugar printing to help remodel vasculature. Kind of crazy. And definitely exciting.

Read the “Organ Regeneration Steps Closer with ’3D Sugar Printing’” on Medical News Today.

 

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reBlog from inpact.org: Prototype Processes (from February meeting)

March 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I found this fascinating quote today:

The February INpact presentation on “Prototype Processes” featured several INpact members and their prototyping capabilities: Catalyst PDG, Indesign, Gale Force Software, Online Resources, and Priio.inpact.org, Prototype Processes (from February meeting), Mar 2010

You should read the whole article.

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Can Imagine Printing Human Tissues & Organs?

January 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I remember the first SLA prototype I had about 10 years ago. It was absolutely amazing product development experience for all involved in the project. I believe it helped improve success.

I’m going to grossly over-simplify the SLA and other rapid-prototyping processes. But basically, these processes print 3D models one layer at a time.

Organovo, a Southern California company, is developing 3D bio-printers. From their website:

To create useful tissue for repair and transplantation, Organovo strives to reproduce the tissue microarchitecture that is essential to proper in vivo function, including the vasculature required for blood flow and oxygenation.

This will be exciting to watch. Think about the possibilities: organ transplants, skin grafts, coronary by-pass.

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January 15, 2010 – Medical Device Prototype (INpact)

December 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment

What: INpact Monthly Meeting
When: January 15, 2009 from 11:00 – 1:00
Where: Bingham-McHale (2700 Market Tower, 10 W. Market Street, Indy)
Register by January 13, 2009

During January’s meeting, our topic will focus on prototyping. Details are forthcoming.

Continue sharing INpact with others in the medical device community. If you know of entrepreneurs and early-stage medical device companies, invite them to attend.

If you are not a member but are interested, please submit an inquiry for the advisory board to review.

Not interested in being a member? You can still attend for the cost of $20.

Make checks out to INpact, Inc.

Mark you calendars for INpact events in 2010. Here are confirmed dates through June:

  • January 15
  • February 19
  • March 19
  • April 16
  • May 21
  • June 18
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Online Resources Presents Z Corp 3D Printers

November 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Online Resources Presents:

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· ZPrinter 310 Plus  (Affordable, Monochrome)

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About Online Resources:

Online Resources provides solutions in 3D laser scanning, 3D printing and CAM. We sell the equipment and software in each of the areas as well as provide service work and training. These areas allow us to assist you in a variety of ways in the design phase of your product.

Please contact me with questions concerning any of our products and services.

Regards,

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bill@onlineresourcesinc.com

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