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RAPID + TCT 2019 Showcased Continued Adoption and Growth of Additive Manufacturing
Nearly 9,000 manufacturing professionals from around the world converged in Detroit for this year’s RAPID + TCT, North America’s most influential additive manufacturing (AM) event. The event, which took place May 20-23, was the largest, most comprehensive offering yet. The show floor spanned 112,200 square feet and hosted a record 434 exhibiting companies, an increase of 27% over the 2018 event.
The first day was filled with AM workshops led by industry leaders, before attendees gathered for the RAPID + TCT 2019 Opening Event, hosted by SME’s AM Technical Community advisors. Erika Berg of Carbon and Vittorio Bologna of Riddell delivered the opening keynote presentation, detailing how the two companies collaborated to create Riddell’s new Diamond helmet, which features a 3D printed lattice liner developed using Carbon’s proprietary Digital Light Synthesis
technology.
After the keynote, former AM Technical Community Chair Todd Grimm took the stage to explain some of the top new products in 3D printing and scanning and gave attendees a better sense of what they need to see on the show floor. And rounding out the day, winners were announced for the 2019 SME/AM Community Awards, including this year’s Industry Achievement Award winner, Professor Emanuel “Ely” Sachs, Co-Founder & Co-CTO of Desktop Metal, and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
To kick off the second day of RAPID + TCT, Bill Taylor delivered an energetic Tuesday morning keynote presentation on “Disruptive Technology and Innovation.” Taylor discussed what it means to be a leader in an age of disruption and uncertainty, telling the crowd to ask themselves the following: What’s your unique definition of success? Do you work as distinctively as you hope to compete? Are you learning as fast as the world is changing?
Day three of RAPID + TCT 2019 started with keynote speaker Dr. Naomi Murray, Director of Additive Technology Solutions at Stryker, discussing how Stryker uses AM methods to create their Tritanium® technology, which has been used in several FDA-cleared orthopedic implants. Standing out among a variety of great workshops and panel discussions was the Women in AM/3D Perspectives Panel. The discussion focused on process and quality control, as well as other automation and data-driven tools used to level up or surpass existing manufacturing processes.
The final day of RAPID + TCT 2019 began with Jennifer Fielding of the Air Force Research Laboratory and Zach Simkin of Senvol announcing the winners of the 2019 AM Community Awards. Digital Alloys was chosen for this year’s Exhibitor Innovation Award and the People’s Choice Award went to Desktop Metal. The last day of RAPID + TCT was also Automotive Day, so it was only fitting that the keynote speaker be one of the industry leaders for AM, Dr. Dominik Rietzel, Head of Additive Manufacturing (Non-Metals) at BMW Group. Rietzel showcased how BMW, an early adopter of AM technologies, is innovating with AM from prototyping to production. Examples include producing foam-like AM prototype parts to mimic actual production parts used in seats and dashboards and allowing consumers to personalize the interior and exterior parts of their MINI that BMW then 3D prints and sends to them.
If you missed the conference, panels, or other presentations at RAPID + TCT 2019, the Digital Package is a great option. For $200, you will have access to select conference presentations, keynotes, thought leadership panels, and more for one year. Details on how to purchase the digital package will be posted soon to rapid3Devent.com.
RAPID + TCT moves to the west coast in 2020, taking place April 20-23 in Anaheim, California, allowing easier access to state-of-the-art additive manufacturing knowledge for industry hubs in the region. Additive manufacturing is growing at a rate of approximately 25 percent per year in California alone, according to the 2018 Wohlers Report. Mark your calendars for next year’s event and sign up to receive event updates here.
Join the RAPID + TCT OPENING EVENT & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PANEL DISCUSSIONS May 20th
North America’s premier Additive Manufacturing Event RAPID + TCT will soon start on May 20th. You can still attend by registering here. The RAPID + TCT event will bring together 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing professionals from all over the world. Experienced folks from academia, industry, vendors and those new to the industry will come to Detroit from all over the world. Congregating at RAPID + TCT, this eclectic and well-informed group will exchange views, information, learning, and data in an unencumbered way.
The sharing starts with the Opening Event, which will take place on May 20th from 3 pm to 5 pm. This event brings together thought leaders, as well as provides practical information for attendees. Programmed by SME’s Additive Manufacturing Technical Community advisors, who are key members of the industry, you can expect to learn and be informed here.
The highlights will be:
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- Opening Keynote Presentation by Carbon and Riddell
- Todd Grimm will present “What’s New at RAPID + TCT”, giving you an overview of the newest products in 3D printing and 3D scanning.
- SME’s Technical Community Advisor – Guide to the Show: Make the most of your RAPID + TCT Experience
- SME’s AM Industry Award Winners
- Opening Reception – Held immediately after the Opening Event, network with industry experts and influencers. Open to all RAPID + TCT attendees and exhibitors.
In addition to making your days at RAPID + TCT more effective with practical guides to the show, the cutting edge applications of 3D printing in sports will also be covered by Riddell and Carbon.
“I’m honored to be delivering the keynote at RAPID + TCT this year,” said Erika Berg, Head of Application Development, Carbon. “The RAPID + TCT stage is the perfect platform for reaching the most important thought leaders and industry movers in additive manufacturing. I’m excited to share how Carbon and Riddell joined teams to produce the first-ever, digitally printed helmet liner for the SpeedFlex Precision Diamond football helmet.”
Monday, May 20
Carbon and Riddell: Bringing Innovation to Head Protection
Erika Berg, Head of Application Development, Carbon & Vittorio Bologna, Research & Development Manager, Riddell
- Carbon and Riddell have partnered to bring customized, digital design innovation to head protection through Riddell’s new Diamond helmet platform.
- The new platform features a 3D printed lattice liner that is digitally manufactured using Carbon’s proprietary Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology.
- Berg and Bologna will discuss the recent breakthroughs in software, hardware and materials that make the Diamond platform possible, including the new L1 printer and custom resin material. Berg will highlight the product development journey between Carbon and Riddell that led to this impressive new helmet.
Thought Leadership Panel Discussions
Subsequently, there will be even more time for learning with a Thought Leadership panel on each day Tuesday-Thursday. Terry Wohlers will lead a storied panel who will bring news from the frontlines of adopting Additive Manufacturing.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Trends that Will Impact Your Future
MODERATOR: Terry Wohlers, Principal Consultant and President, Wohlers Associates, Inc.
PANELISTS:
John Dulchinos, Vice President, Digital Manufacturing, Jabil, Inc.; Cynthia Flanigan, PhD, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Research & Technology, Research and Advanced Engineering, Ford Motor Company; Donald Godfrey, Engineering Fellow – Additive Manufacturing, Honeywell Aerospace; Markus Seibold, VP Additive Manufacturing, Gas and Power, Siemens AG
- This star panel will discuss:
- The importance of design for additive manufacturing
- Justifying the cost of AM for production applications
- Challenges associated with post-processing and post-process automation
- Scaling AM technology across multiple locations
- Managing growth
- AM knowledge and skills development
- Anticipating future developments.
Another panel will see the CEO of 3D Systems, Vyomesh Joshi, discuss manufacturing productivity and the industrialization of AM.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Leveraging Additive Manufacturing for Enhanced Productivity: The Manufacturer’s Perspective
MODERATOR: Vyomesh Joshi – President and CEO, 3D Systems
- Today, new marketplace demands are pushing the industry to increase speed and agility, and competitive pressures require rapid product development and shorter production cycles.
- During this session, 3D Systems’ President and CEO, Vyomesh Joshi, will moderate a conversation with customers to explore how the industrialization of additive manufacturing is allowing their respective companies to respond to these demands.
Automotive Day Panel
The next day there will be another event that will be very relevant to Detroit. The Automotive Day on Thursday, May 23 will showcase the advancements in automotive additive manufacturing and discuss what the future holds. A key part of this is a panel hosted by ORNL’s Lonnie Love.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has done some incredible work in developing and implementing completely new 3D printing technologies. Lonnie Love is the Group Leader at Oak Ridge in charge of Automation, Robotics and Manufacturing there will moderate a panel on the realities of Additive Manufacturing. He will be joined by panelists from Northrop Grumman, GM, Penske Racing, LIFT and the University of Michigan.
Thursday, May 23, 2019 | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Additive Manufacturing: What’s Real, What’s Not, What’s Next
MODERATOR: Lonnie Love, PhD, Group Leader – Manufacturing Systems Research Group, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
PANELISTS: Eric Barnes, Fellow, Additive Manufacturing, Northrop Grumman; Tyson W. Brown, PhD, Lab Group Manager, Additive Manufacturing Research, General Motors Global R&D; Matt Gimbel, Production Manager, Penske Racing; Alan Taub, PhD, LIFT Senior Technical Advisor, Professor, Material Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
- As part of Thursday’s Automotive Day, leading subject matter experts in additive manufacturing representing the automotive and aerospace industries will join Lonnie Love for a thought leadership panel discussion in the afternoon.
- Discover how additive manufacturing can create opportunities that will drive performance and growth.
We hope that you have time in your busy schedules to come to Detroit to learn from and engage with the Additive Manufacturing industry. We wish you a warm welcome; register here.
RAPID + TCT 2019 Conference Schedule Announced
The RAPID + TCT 2019 Conference will be taking place in Detroit from May 20th to 23rd. North America’s premier 3D printing conference and event has just announced its conference schedule. Running since 1990 this event brings together the global Additive Manufacturing industry for a frank exchange of ideas, networking, discovery, and learning.
Over 150 industry experts will give over 110 presentations on all aspects of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing. Thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners will present on machines, applications, new processes, materials, research and the latest developments in the field. Real life examples rooted in experience will show you how 3D printing can be used to reduce time to market, lower costs, lightweight parts, create complex geometries and textures and be used in manufacturing.
Renowned firms such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and GE Additive will showcase their AM expertise and ongoing projects. NASA, U. S. Army Research Laboratory, Oakridge Research National Laboratory and The University of Delaware will bring you the latest in cutting edge research.
The expansive number of presentations means that whatever sector you’re in you are likely to find an industry leader giving a meaningful presentation germane to your work. What’s more, events have now been labeled: Novice, Intermediate or Expert to let you select the event that most suits your experience level.
Special attention will be paid to the rapidly growing field of medical and biomedical 3D printing applications. This is one of the fastest growing areas in our industry. Deservedly it has its own RAPID + TCT’s Medical Manufacturing Innovations Program (MMI). You can see the details of this now expanded event here.
An entirely new conference track this year is Automotive. The uses of AM in the automotive industry will be discussed. With car companies taking a renewed interest in using AM to manufacture parts on passenger cars this is the right time to learn about the latest developments.
For developments that are further out, there is also an emerging AM processes track. For people who don’t wish to attend the conference portion of the event, there is an AM Technical Insights Forum on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
We want to welcome you to the RAPID + TCT 2019 Conference, please learn more here.
What to see at RAPID + TCT 2019
There is now just over one month to go until the Cobo Center in downtown Detroit opens its doors on the RAPID + TCT 2019 additive manufacturing exhibition. Already, 3D Printing Industry has reviewed the schedule for this year’s event which has a strong automotive track. Since then though, various companies have started to share […]
Interview with Leo Liang and Go Say Tiam of Siemens PLM Software: Our joint efforts with SHINING 3D to promote popularization of 3D digital design and manufacturing
SHINING 3D was honored to have the leading industry media 3D2013.com to interview Leo Liang, Go Say Tiam of Siemens PLM Software and Li Tao of SHINING 3D in Hangzhou, to talk about the partnership between their respective organizations and plans for the future.
Leo Liang,
Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Siemens PLM Software for Greater China
Go Say Tiam,
Global Vice President of Siemens PLM Software for Mid-Market Portfolio
Li Tao,
CEO of SHINING 3D
Integration of digitizing solutions and taking advantage of additive manufacturing technology
As a global leader in industrial technology and industrial software, Siemens PLM Software is committed to promoting the development of “Industry 4.0” worldwide, providing enterprises with digitizing solutions to achieve transformation with higher productivity, higher efficiency, shorter time for product launch and greater flexibility. Leo Liang of Siemens PLM Software believes that digital manufacturing is changing people’s lives. Siemens PLM Software provides complete solutions for many well-known companies including mobile phones, ships, automobiles, aviation, etc. From design, simulation to seamless manufacturing, it improves the overall efficiency of workflow.
While additive manufacturing technology is an indispensable part of digital manufacturing, both in terms of Siemens’ own industrial product development and successful user experience of partner companies, which has been widely applied in industrial, medical, automotive and other fields. Compared with the current mainstream production methods, additive manufacturing technology has significant subversive advantages in terms of achieving the lightweight design of products, direct production of complex structures, improving production efficiency and saving cost.
Although the application of additive manufacturing is very common in high-end manufacturing and medical industries, this concept is still relatively unfamiliar to many SMEs. It is cutting-edge technology which cannot be reached. To eliminate this misunderstanding and to promote the large-scale application of additive manufacturing technology, it is urgent for more enterprises to realize the application value and necessity of additive manufacturing today.
“Next Generation Design” promoting the popularization of 3D modeling and design
Although there are many doubts toward additive manufacturing in the market – believing that it has many limitations and drawbacks when compared with other production processes. Li Tao, CEO of SHINING 3D, thinks that such a comparison is meaningless, “additive manufacturing technology actually complements the missing link in the current mainstream production process,“ he adds.
SHINING 3D currently has more than a dozen 3D printing centers across China, serving almost 20,000 companies. Customers benefit from high performance, high efficiency and low scrap thanks to additive manufacturing technology. It is undeniable that most enterprises have begun to use additive manufacturing technology to design and speed up development. However, in most cases, these 3D data for additive manufacturing is designed for other post-processing methods. It will be hard for the additive manufacturing market to grow faster if its application is limited to only this.
In fact, large-scale application of additive manufacturing is closely related to design. Many high-performance products, such as high-performance components of turbine engines and some lightweight and integrated parts in aircraft, can only be produced by additive manufacturing. However, this design capability is not grasped by the public, and it is mainly controlled by high-end manufacturing and R&D companies. Thus, the next step for the partnership between Siemens PLM software and SHINING 3D is to make this design capability accessible to the public.
Go Say Tiam says that R&D department of Siemens PLM Software has been discussing how to bring “next-generation design.” When it comes to the field of additive manufacturing, the next-generation design gives designers more flexibility for creating the mesh models that are used for additive manufacturing. For example, generative design, one of the “next-generation design”, refers to the merger of design and topology optimization, in which the goal of the analysis is to minimize part mass while producing a component which will meet design criteria for strength. The optimized geometry can either be immediately manufactured via additive processes, or further edited in Siemens PLM software.
A Win-win cooperation to provide integrated tools for more customers
Leo Liang of Siemens PLM Software believes that this cooperation is a win-win choice for both companies. SHINING 3D has a leading position in 3D digitizing and 3D printing market as well as a complete product eco-chain. The partnership between Siemens PLM Software and SHINING 3D can integrate product systems from both sides to better serve more customers. “We hope that customers can quickly realize the value of software and hardware integration and use these new cutting-edge technologies to break with traditional manufacturing processes.”
In the view of SHINING 3D, Siemens PLM Software ranks the first in global industrial software, providing design and manufacturing integrated system solutions for the world’s top industrial enterprises. SHINING 3D hopes to bring such high-end technology to more SMEs and users in the education field, promoting the popularization of a new generation of digital design systems.
Solid Edge SHINING 3D Edition, the result from SHINING 3D and Siemens PLM Software partnership, integrating powerful functionalities of reverse engineering, 3D CAD design, generative design and simulation modules, offers users with a proven solution covering “3D Digitizing- Design & Simulation- Additive Manufacturing ” to generate more high-quality 3D data for production. As an outstanding software, Solid Edge owns significant price-performance ratio and functionality advantages over many other high-end design software, enabling designers to handle engineering changes to keep up with rapidly rising customer demands and maximize the re-use of imported 2D and 3D data.
Constant innovation is the source of inexhaustible power of enterprises
When talking about the secret of 171 years of prosperity for Siemens, Leo Liang says that the market is constantly changing and so is the technology. From electrification to automation, Siemens today leads digitizing and intellectualization. Walking in the forefront all the time requires the company to innovate constantly.
About Siemens PLM Software
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Digital Factory Division, is a leading global provider of software solutions to drive the digital transformation of industry, creating new opportunities for manufacturers to realize innovation. With headquarters in Plano, Texas, and over 140,000 customers worldwide, Siemens PLM Software works with companies of all sizes to transform the way ideas come to life, the way products are realized, and the way products and assets in operation are used and understood. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.
About SHINING 3D
SHINING 3D, founded in 2004, rapidly became China’s first listed OTC stock company in the 3D digitizing and 3D printing industries segment. SHINING 3D develops, manufactures and commercializes a wide range of 3D technologies, including 3D scanners for multiple industries and applications, 3D printers for both consumer markets and additive manufacturing, 3D materials, 3D design and manufacturing services, and an online 3D cloud platform. SHINING 3D is well-positioned in the market and has the capacity to handle large sales volumes, offer powerful 3D technologies, and provide strong service support. As the leader among Chinese 3D printing companies, SHINING 3D has currently extended a strong international influence with customers in more than 70 different countries in Asia and Pacific, Europe, North America, South America, Africa and the Middle East.
For more information, please contact us at
Tel: +86 571 82999050
Email: sales@shining3d.com
Shining3D.
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Self-driving 3D printed vehicles, beer-pouring robots, robots 3D printing, whirlyball playing robots – ok I made that last one up but automation – together with additive manufacturing – is clearly a dominant theme at IMTS 2018. 3D printing and automation Automation is self-evidently a technology that does not stand in isolation – there must be […]
3D printing news Sliced Siemens, ExOne, Stratasys, Massivit, CELLINK, Formlabs, Star Rapid
This edition of our 3D printing news digest Sliced asks the following questions: Is advanced manufacturing destined to destroy jobs? Will 3D printing benefit from trade wars between the US, Europe and China? How is bioprinting advancing and what are the latest career moves and opportunities across the 3D printing industry? Also, 3D printing news from Siemens, […]
3D Printing News Briefs: July 17, 2018
In Today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re covering a lot of business and a little medical news. AMFG is partnering with a top UK bearings manufacturer to help automate its digital manufacturing workflows, while Segula Technologies has begun an industrial 3D printing partnership with digital manufacturing company Multistation. Techniplas has completed a deployment of Sharebot 3D printers to its 14 manufacturing facilities around the world, and the winners of the SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition have been announced. Finally, a pediatric cardiologist used the Sinterit Lisa to create a 3D printed model of a newborn boy’s heart to plan his risky surgery.
Bowman International Announces Partnership with AMFG
Bowman’s bearings
Automation software specialist AMFG, which recently launched a new AI software platform, has partnered with Bowman International, one of the top bearings manufacturers in the UK, as it works to grow its 3D printing capabilities through its Bowman Additive Production (AP) division. Bowman AP has several MJF and SLS 3D printers available for its use, and uses 3D printing to design and produce its end-part bearings, which has helped increase their load bearing capacity by up to 70%.
In the meantime, Bowman International’s goal is to use AMFG’s AI-powered production automation software to oversee production of said bearings, by automating production job scheduling, optimizing digital CAD files for production with printability analyses, and creating a custom digital part catalog.
“We’re very pleased to be partnering with AMFG and using their automation software to scale our already expanding AM facility,” said Jacob Turner, the Head of Additive Production at Bowman International. “Additive manufacturing is transforming the way bearings are manufactured, and we aim to continue to be at the forefront of innovating the production of bearings using AM. AMFG’s automation software will enable us to achieve this by significantly increasing the efficiency of our production processes.”
Multistation Partners with Segula Technologies
Another newly announced 3D printing partnership is the one between international engineering group Segula Technologies and Paris-based 3D printing company Multistation. The two are working together to further develop the potential of 3D printing in the industrial sector, which will allow both companies to increase their offerings and provide customers with excellent services along the AM value chain. Segula will bring its design, product-process qualification, and technology integration in industrial environments to the table, while Multistation will share and apply its expertise in AM design and simulation by determining any potential parts that could be 3D printed instead of fabricated with a more traditional method of manufacturing.
“Additive manufacturing is an integral part of a value chain within which Multistation provides a comprehensive offering; Segula Technologies was an obvious partner of choice to enable our Additive Consulting division to address manufacturers’ concerns more effectively,” said Yannick Loisance, the CEO of Multistation. “We will thus be able to supply them not just with software packages, machines and materials, but also with a more comprehensive range of high-quality engineering services that are suited to a host of different business sectors.”
Techniplas Adds Sharebot 3D Printers to Its Manufacturing Facilities
This fall, Italian professional-grade 3D printer manufacturer Sharebot joined the open innovation program at Techniplas, a top automotive design and manufacturing provider. Now, as part of its own continuing digital transformation, Techniplas has deployed Sharebot 3D printers to all of its 14 manufacturing facilities across five continents. This move will allow the company to 3D print the majority of the manufacturing products it uses every day on-site, which will equal major cost and time savings as Techniplas previously used only third-party providers for this task.
“With Sharebot 3D printers installed in all of our manufacturing facilities worldwide, we are taking decisive steps toward fabricating the majority of our manufacturing line assembly tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and even robotic arm attachments in-house. Based on our experience with Sharebot printers thus far, we expect to significantly reduce our development time and annual assembly line tooling costs in each manufacturing facility over time,” said Techniplas COO Manfred Kwade.
Winners of the SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition Announced
For the fourth year running, advanced manufacturing technology industry organization SME and Stratasys have co-sponsored the SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Contest, held during the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville. The winners of this year’s student contest, which asks contestants to solve real world problems with 3D printing, were just announced. This year, entrants had to design an adaptive device for a veteran, who had endured a traumatic thumb amputation, so he could keep playing his PlayStation 3. Prizes include RAPID + TCT conference passes, SOLIDWORKS’ 3D-CAD design software, SME Education Foundation scholarships (for high school participants), a one-year Tooling U-SME subscription, and a MakerBot Mini 3D printer.
“The SkillsUSA contest is designed to help students and educators realize the power of additive manufacturing to drive innovation. This year’s competition was particularly meaningful as it directly resulted in enhancing a veteran’s life with a custom solution not possible without additive manufacturing,” said Gina Scala, the Director of Marketing, Global Education at Stratasys.
The high school winners include:
- Gold medal: Getty George and Sam Green, Martin Luther King High School, Riverside, California
- Silver medal: Noah Logan and Johnathan Urbani, Stafford Tech Center, Rutland, Vermont
- Bronze medal: Andrew Daddone and Layke Martin, Frederick County Career & Tech Center, Frederick, Maryland
The college winners include:
- Gold medal: Adolfo Vargas and Alexander Kemnitz, Central Community College-Hastings, Hastings, Nebraska
- Silver medal: Deema Al Namee and Aric Donerkiel, Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, Vermont
- Bronze medal: William Swaner and Ashton DeZwarte, Tenneseee College of Applied Tech-Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee
Watch a video about the 2018 competition here, and check out the winning designs here; you can also view SME’s Flickr album for more competition photos.
Surgeon 3D Prints Pediatric Heart Model with Sinterit Lisa
Desktop SLS 3D printer manufacturing Sinterit has seen its flagship Lisa 3D printer, which went through a recent upgrade, used to save lives in multiple ways, from fighting wildfires and protecting the faces of children to providing assistance in a tough pediatric cardiac surgery.
“Delivering desktop SLS 3D printer for more than three years caused that our clients send us tonnes of useful and exciting cases. Writing about all of them is hard, if not impossible, but when 3D printing helps saving lives, especially those most fragile, we feel proud, and also a duty to share it with you,” Michał Krzak, Sinterit’s Marketing Communication Manager, told 3DPrint.com.
A newborn’s heart can weigh barely 20 grams, and fits in the palm of an adult’s hand, so you can imagine that surgeries on such a delicate organ are exceedingly difficult. Jarosław Meyer-Szary, MD, from the Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Defects at the University Clinical Center in Poland recently turned to Sinterit’s Lisa 3D printer to save the life of Kordian, an infant less than one month old suffering from a potentially fatal heart disease called interrupted aortic arch.
Meyer-Szary created 3D printed, life-size model of Kordian’s tiny heart, and SLS technology was able to recreate each intricate artery and vein. The model not only helped him plan the surgery ahead of time, but also helped Kordian’s mother gain a more thorough understanding of her son’s condition. Kordian is now a thriving and happy 18 month-old, thanks to Sinterit’s SLS technology.
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