3D-printed medical devices gain ground

3D printing, a technology key to the medical devices market, has been offering vast opportunities for innovation and customization in medical solutions. 3D printing is attracting greater attention among hospitals and healthcare service providers as well as high-tech developers globally, according to an industry report.

In general, 3D-printed medical devices mainly include implants, surgical instruments, prosthetics, tissue engineering devices and others. 3D-printed medical implants are made using 3D printing technology to create complex geometries.

These provide applications in orthopedic, spinal, dental, hearing aids and other medical categories that are used by end-users such as hospitals, diagnostics centers, academic institutions and more.