Researchers from the University of Bath have developed 3D printed structures that can remove harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from water. The ceramic-infused lattices (or ‘monoliths’) can reportedly …
MB Therapeutics uses 3D printing to create personalized medicine for children
Pharmaceutical start-up MB-Therapeutics is using its MED-U Modular 3D printer to offer personalized on-demand treatment to patients. The company’s collaboration with healthcare institutions, suc…
Triastek’s 3D printed drug T21 shows promise in treating ulcerative colitis
Chinese drug 3D printing firm Triastek has concluded its First-in-Human (FIH) study of its new 3D printing drug, dubbed T21. This drug is designed to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC). …
FabRx optimizes medicine manufacturing by integration of pressure sensor control in SSE 3D printing
UK-based biotech company FabRx has announced the official launch of its new pressure-detecting semi-solid extruder (SSE) printhead; the SSE Laguna. To guarantee print uniformity while printing semi-so…
CES 2023: every major 3D printing update from this year’s consumer technology showcase
As its name might suggest, the Consumer Electronics Show or ‘CES’ is a tradeshow dedicated to highlighting the latest advances in mainstream consumer technologies. Over the years, the exhibition…
3D printed cornea transplants at Precise Bio gain new R&D funding from Carl Zeiss Meditec
US biotechnology start-up Precise Bio has gained the backing of Carl Zeiss Meditec to fund the further development of its 3D printed cornea transplants. Precise Bio is currently honing endotheli…
3D printing breakthrough enables custom tablets to be produced in just seven seconds
Researchers at the University of Santiago de Compostela, MERLN Institute University College London (UCL) and UCL spin-out FabRx, have come up with a way of 3D printing tablets inside of seven seconds.…
3D printed ‘hydrocyclones’ tackle the troublesome microplastics in drinking water
A group of China and US-based researchers have developed 3D printed ‘hydrocyclones’ with the potential to remove the vast majority of the harmful microplastics finding their way into drinking water re…
Evonik invests in Laxxon Medical for mass production of 3D printed pharmaceuticals
The venture capital arm of German chemicals firm Evonik has invested in Nevada-based 3D printed pharmaceutical firm Laxxon Medical to bring the mass production of 3D printed tablets closer to reality.…
Volumetric 3D printing speeds up on-demand pharmaceutical drug production
Researchers have used volumetric 3D printing to fabricate drug-loaded tablets within a matter of seconds, reportedly for the first time. Hailing from University College London (UCL), the University o…