3D Systems to print bespoke medical implants

South Carolina-based 3D Systems and New Jersey healthcare firm Enhatch have partnered to 3D print bespoke medical devices and integrate them into the latter's smart surgery networks.

These implants could see use in various cranial or orthopaedic surgeries, meaning potential reconstruction will not deviate too much from how the patient originally looked, will minimise the risk of implants not fitting, and could stand to increase its longevity.

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The pair hopes devices catered to the needs of the patient will help reduce the overall time of medical procedures while minimising risk to the patient.  Powered through an AI network, Enhatch claims its smart surgery system streamlines every part of medical care.

The company claims to be the first to offer this level of support through automation, which it claims can alleviate human error in planning and performing surgeries.

It claims to have planned around 140,000 surgeries with various medical professionals over the past decade

With the merging of both companies' tech - bespoke 3D printed parts and an existing AI framework - the pair hope the systems in place will become more efficient and stand for a greater chance of success, which they hope can spark a revolution within the healthcare sector.

“Our partnership with Enhatch will enable us to deliver the healthcare industry’s most comprehensive approach to additive manufacturing,” said Menno Ellis, executive vice president, healthcare solutions, 3D Systems.

“Integrating these technologies and capabilities into 3D Systems’ surgical planning solutions will make processes more efficient, trackable, and cost-effective. This is another step in our ongoing commitment to innovation that helps our customers remain at the forefront of medical device development and healthcare delivery," he added.

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“Enhatch is proud to welcome 3D Systems to the Intelligent Surgery Ecosystem. Healthcare ecosystems have tremendous potential to disrupt and reshape the entire industry, leading to improved patient outcomes, faster, more accurate, and safer procedures," Enhatch CEO Peter Verillo said.

"Enhatch and 3D Systems have a shared goal of bringing surgeons and industry together with the best leading-edge technologies available."

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