Industry Insider - Apr 26th, 2024
 
 
Plus the world of 3D printed prosthetics and implants.
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April 26, 2024

THIS WEEK'S INNOVATION

3D Systems' FDA nod for its PEEK implant is not just a clearance, it's a head-turning revolution in surgery, promising precision, savings, and the future of personalized healthcare.

Hailey Dawson, a young girl with Poland Syndrome, has been working her way through all 30 MLB stadiums to throw the first pitch using her robotic hand.

Read our full story on Hailey to watch her robotic hand in action and learn about the advancements in prosthetics due to 3D printing.

 


MORE FUN INNOVATIONS

EXAIR’s low-cost air movers use patented airflow technology to move high volumes of room air using only a small amt of compressed air. Output airflows are 25 times air consumption rate. Ideal for exhausting smoke, drying, maintaining uniform heat. 

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a 3D-printed wound dressing that expands and shrinks based on temperature and delivers time-released medication to bring pain relief to burn victims and cancer patients.
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The AGV is a model HA-A50060 single-direction AGV drive unit with 90° and 180° spin/turn capability. It is WIFI enabled and is PLC controlled with HMI touch screen and provides for 50 course 128 command control, programming. The unit can travel with speeds up to 164 fpm (50 M)/min and can carry a load capacity of up to 1320 lb. (600kg). Operator interface panels include push buttons at both front and rear of AGV.

Matej Vlašič was told his son afflicted with cerebral palsy might never sit up. Using an SLA printer and months of research, the determined father engineered an affordable solution to help him run and dance.
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Additive manufacturing and titanium powder will disrupt medical implant production.
Prolific inventor Dean Kamen is creating the vision and gathering the players and resources to bring 3D manufacturing of human organs to full- scale production.
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Pallet inverters are machines that allow pallets, heavy items, and stacks of material to be easily turned over. They help boost efficiency, reduce product damage, and prevent injuries by eliminating the need to manually invert or stack heavy items.