Student designs 3D-printed semi-functional prototype of a life-saving device that rapidly stops bleeding from knife wounds
Loughborough University reported this week that in the year ending March 2019, 259 people in the UK lost their lives because of sharp instruments, such as knives and broken bottles. The university also reported that it’s possible for a victim to
Rare heart surgery performed thanks to 3D Printing
Ahmedabad, India is the leading pioneer in this kind of heart surgery as this is the first to be heard of. The doctor’s carefully created and printed 3D models of the 13-year-old patient’s heart to use as practice pieces before
This 3D-printed floating house took 48 hours to build in Czech Republic
This floating home will also set an example for innovative affordable housing solutions for the future. Czech sculptor Michal Trpak has teamed up with a group of architects to create a prototype for the world’s first 3D printed floating house. The
Eindhoven University of Technology is building the world’s first commercial 3D printed concrete house
At Eindhoven University of Technology five 3D-printed concrete houses will be built. The project is the world’s first commercial housing project based on 3D-concrete printing. The houses will all be occupied, they will meet all modern comfort requirements, and they
Volkswagen and European start-ups are creating 3D printed ventilators
Demand for critical medical supplies continues to rise, as does the number of COVID-19 cases and 3D printers have been a way to help bolster manufacturing capabilities, wherever it is needed. Large companies like Volkswagen and start-ups have focused on
3D Printing Reduces Surgical Risks
The more time a patient is in surgery, the bigger the risk. A growing number of hospitals are using 3D operating models that allow surgeons to practice complex operations before they walk into the operating room. Practicing beforehand not only