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Ultimaker 3D printing
In a field where breakthroughs save lives, Ultimaker 3D printers are helping doctors, researchers and medical equipment manufacturers to visualize procedures, test ideas quickly and personalize healthcare like never before.
- Surgery planning
- Custom prosthetics
- Medical tools
- Surgical guides
- Clinical training
- Patient communication
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Using his Ultimaker 2+, Dr. Boyd Goldie plans surgeries using 3D models printed from MRI and CT scans leading to better outcomes for his patients.
Why choose an Ultimaker
in medicine?
- Doctors communicate more clearly with patients through tangible models
- It’s assisting doctors to plan a surgery, lowering operation times and increasing patient recovery
- Medical device innovation through rapid prototyping
- Low-cost models are great as teaching aids
- It’s possible to tailor parts to fit any unique requirement
- 90% of the raw material is used resulting in less waste
Examples of 3D printing in medicine
Pre-plan surgeries to improve outcomes
3D printed models help to improve accuracy, reduce operating times and give a better idea of structures in critical anatomical areas.
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Clear communication with patients
Visual and tactile representations of the problem are helping doctors to explain difficult diagnosis in a clearer way to their patients.
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Quickly validate designs
Medical products need to be up to the job. With 3D printing, iterative agile development helps you to hone it to perfection.
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Real-life anatomical models
Complex geometries are easy for an Ultimaker 3D printer, allowing your staff to affordably and quickly print as many models as necessary.
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3D printer or medical device?
Ultimaker 2+
Whether it’s printing out MRI scans to help explain a diagnosis, teaching students with models or prototyping a new medical device, an Ultimaker makes it all possible.
Meet the Ultimaker 2+