On February 28, 2019, Antarctic Bear learned from foreign media that 3D printing expert Aurora Labs has signed agreements with the University of Western Australia and Royal Perth Hospital to explore the use of 3D printing technology to make human medical implants.
Under the cooperation agreement, the partners will use Aurora's S-Titanium Pro compact printer to develop designs, specifications and parameters for 3D printing of human medical implants. The results will serve as a guide for future 3D printing of titanium medical implants.
Aurora will provide a 3D printer and metal-consuming powder for free for this six-month project. If needed, it will also provide maintenance and training for staff to provide advice and assistance on metal printing and printer use.
The University of Western Australia will study implant characteristics suitable for tissue ingrowth and evaluate materials that determine the optimal size and distribution for consistent printed results.
Royal Perth Hospital will provide the appropriate skull plate design for the project and consult with cranioplasty applications after printing.
Partners will apply to the Australian Trade and Investment Commission for a $ 26,000 Innovation Alliance grant to help cover the cost.
Aurora Managing Director David Budge said: "This partnership is a major achievement for Aurora, it enhances our credibility and demonstrates the potential use of additive manufacturing in the healthcare industry."
"It also shows the progress of additive manufacturing in multiple fields. The diverse use of titanium in various industries is well known, but in the medical field, titanium is the most compatible metal with the human body. The applicability of Aurora technology can be Meet the needs of on-demand medical implants tailored to patients. "