A special edition additive manufacturing (AM) post-processing system will make its debut at RAPID + TCT next month, specifically geared towards the safe depowdering of complex metal 3D printed components. The SFM-AT350-E is being introduced by automated depowdering specialist Solukon as a new varian
Spinal Elements has announced 510(k) clearance from the FDA and the first cases using its Ventana A Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) System. Ventana A strengthens Spinal Elements’ family of 3D printed titanium interbodies for lumbar and cervical fusion and is being introduced through a limite
LivaNova PLC’s aura6000 System for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has been granted premarket approval (PMA) by the FDA. The System utilises proximal hypoglossal nerve stimulation (p-HGNS), a differentiated neurostimulation modality, to treat OSA
Bant Dental has installed a multi-material 3D printer to manufacture dentures, surgical guides and models. The UK-based dental lab has invested in a Stratasys J5 DentaJet at its new ‘state-of-the-art’ facility in Beech Lane, Macclesfield. The company, founded by husband-and-wife team Steve and Susan
The Longitude Prize on Dementia has awarded the £1 million grand prize to CrossSense, a personalised AI-powered assistant developed for smart glasses. CrossSense has been designed to identify everyday objects and guide people living with early-stage dementia through daily activities, with the ultima
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Business Area has announced its first release of Geomagic Freeform 3D design software with a new subscription model and features. The company says the update makes its advanced 3D design tools ‘more accessible than ever’, specifically to designers creating person
Life science software company Lab Thread has released a free version of its Unified Lab Software Platform for academic and non-profit researchers across the world. The Unified Lab software offers a range of tools tailored to support early-stage research, with Lab Thread stating that the platform ena
Life sciences firm Sartorius is introducing an integrated system for the production and quality control (QC) of autologous cell therapies, addressing ‘structural manufacturing bottlenecks’ that ‘limit scalability and patient access to transformative treatments’ such as CAR-T therapies. The modular E
How small can 3D printing actually go? We sat down with BMF CEO John Kawola to explore the technology printing functional parts smaller than a human hair. From life-saving medical devices to next-gen electronics, micro-precision is a new frontier of manufacturing. What’s inside:The Specs: How to ach
Brainomix, a global leader and pioneer of AI-powered imaging tools in stroke and lung fibrosis, today announced the deployment of its AI imaging platform, Brainomix 360 Stroke, throughout the West Virginia University (WVU) Health System network. For the first time, all 25 sites across the network no
A new consultation seeking views on indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain is ‘very welcome and could be a major boost to both patients and MedTech growth aims’. That’s the view of regulatory specialist Elaine Gemmell of InnoScot Health – a key partner in realising heal
MiniMed Group, Inc. has announced CE Mark approval for use of the MiniMed 780G system with the Instinct sensor, made by Abbott. This further expands sensor choice for users of its most advanced automated insulin delivery system says the company. “At MiniMed, every advancement begins with listening t
