Amid a national shortage of medical equipment — particularly gear to protect health care workers — local hospitals have been turning to unconventional sources for help. Hampton Roads 3D ...

Not all 3D-printed medical equipment is the same Some medical equipment is easier to produce than others. That’s why so much of the 3D-printing effort has been focused on items like face shields.

Universities are using their 3D printers to produce key parts of personal protective equipment for front line health care workers. “We’re doing everything we can, and every single visor counts ...

In order to make certain medical equipment, 3D-printing companies and makers may need to reverse engineer patented designs, and therefore put themselves at risk of being sued by patent owners, or ...

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)-- In a time of uncertainty, students and staff at Red Rocks Community College are helping to find innovative ways to address the shortage of medical equipment across the state.

Using the 3D model to map out the complicated surgery could save two hours of time - or $9,600 - with a model that cost less than $1,000 to produce. It also means less fatigue for the surgeon and ...

By equipping this tracking capability with high-accuracy 3D location, the hospital administrator is able to have a real-time view of medical equipment throughout the hospital, avoiding costly ...

Replica 3D-printed body parts, created using world-first technology, are now being used to train medical students. For universities in regional areas, or those establishing a medical training ...