{"id":1396,"date":"2024-08-27T10:57:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T10:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/einsatz-von-silikon-3d-druck-in-der-medizintechnik-herstellung-von-implantaten-und-prothesen\/"},"modified":"2024-10-29T16:00:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T15:00:48","slug":"use-of-silicone-3d-printing-in-medical-technology-manufacturing-of-implants-and-prostheses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/en\/use-of-silicone-3d-printing-in-medical-technology-manufacturing-of-implants-and-prostheses\/","title":{"rendered":"Use of silicone 3D printing in medical technology: manufacturing of implants and prostheses"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1396\" class=\"elementor elementor-1396\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13340627 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13340627\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e1a7001 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e1a7001\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The use of 3D printing technologies in medical technology has increased significantly in recent years, with silicone 3D printing being a particularly promising development. This technology enables the production of customised implants and prostheses that set new standards in both functionality and biocompatibility. In this article, we will explore the advantages, challenges and application examples of silicone 3D printing in medical technology.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12e1485 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"12e1485\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eae9d3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7eae9d3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ea0bb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ea0bb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b><strong>Why silicone?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\nSilicone is a material of choice in medical technology due to its unique properties. It is biocompatible, flexible, temperature-resistant and has a high chemical stability. These properties make it ideal for medical applications where the material comes into direct contact with the human body. Traditionally, silicone implants and prostheses have been manufactured using casting processes, but 3D printing is opening up completely new possibilities here.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38f3dbb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"38f3dbb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e8108d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0e8108d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-1-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-147\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7f0b86 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d7f0b86\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06d20f1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"06d20f1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-596ac26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"596ac26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b><strong>Advantages of silicone 3D printing<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n \t<li><b>Personalisation<\/b>: One of the biggest advantages of silicone 3D printing is the possibility of customisation. Each implant or prosthesis can be precisely adapted to the anatomical conditions of the patient. This not only results in a better fit, but also in greater functionality and improved comfort for the wearer.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Speed and efficiency<\/b>: Compared to traditional manufacturing processes, silicone 3D printing can significantly speed up the production process. Since no elaborate moulds or tools are needed, implants and prostheses can be produced in less time and at lower cost.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Complex geometries<\/b>: 3D printing enables the production of complex, organic structures that would be difficult or impossible to achieve using traditional methods. This is particularly important for applications in which an implant or prosthesis must be perfectly integrated into the surrounding tissue.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Material efficiency<\/b>: Since 3D printing only uses the amount of silicone actually needed for the component, material waste is significantly reduced. This not only helps to reduce costs, but is also more environmentally friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c97e04d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c97e04d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90a7629 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"90a7629\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-4-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-150\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-4.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f653396 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f653396\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2723da9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2723da9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce94b36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce94b36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b><strong>Examples of applications in medical technology<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n \t<li>\u00a0<strong>Hearing aids:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-word-spacing ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">silicone 3D printing is used to create customised earpieces for hearing aids. These must be precisely tailored to the patient&#8217;s ear canal to ensure comfort and optimal sound transmission. 3D printing enables an exact replica of the ear canal based on digital scans, ensuring a perfect fit and maximising the efficiency of the hearing aid.<\/span>\n\n2.\u00a0<b style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-style ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-word-spacing ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Heart valves and vascular models:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-word-spacing ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">silicone 3D printing is also used to create models for surgical planning and training, particularly for complex heart surgeries. Printed silicone models of heart valves and blood vessels allow surgeons to study the patient&#8217;s anatomy in detail and plan the operation in advance. In some cases, functional prototypes of heart valves have even been printed in silicone to test future implantation methods.<\/span>\n\n3.\u00a0<b style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-style ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-word-spacing ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Voice prostheses:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-word-spacing ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">For patients who have lost their voice due to a laryngectomy, voice prostheses made of silicone can be life-changing. These prostheses are often customised to simulate the function of the vocal cords and enable the most natural vocal production possible. Silicone 3D printing plays a key role in the production of these highly specialised devices.<\/span>\n\n4.\u00a0<b style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-style ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-word-spacing ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Tracheal Stents:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-word-spacing ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Silicone stents are used to keep the windpipe open, for example in patients with tracheal stenosis (narrowing of the windpipe). Traditionally, these stents were made in standard sizes, which were not always optimal for every patient. 3D printing can be used to create customised stents that are precisely tailored to the patient&#8217;s anatomy, significantly improving efficacy and comfort.<\/span>\n\n5.\u00a0<b style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-style ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-word-spacing ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Patient-specific surgical instruments:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-word-spacing ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">In some cases, silicone 3D printing is used to create customised surgical instruments that are specifically designed to meet the needs of the patient and the requirements of the operation. These instruments can be used, for example, in minimally invasive surgery or in the treatment of complex fractures where standard instruments are insufficient.<\/span>\n\n6.\u00a0<b style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-style ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-word-spacing ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Prosthetics (facial prostheses):\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-word-spacing ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">In addition to the nose and ear prostheses already mentioned, other facial parts, such as eyelids or cheekbones, are also produced using silicone 3D printing. These prostheses are often used in patients who have suffered accidents, cancer or congenital defects. 3D printing enables an exact fit to the existing facial structures, resulting in a natural appearance and high level of acceptance.<\/span>\n\n7.\u00a0<b style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-style ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-word-spacing ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Soft tissue reconstruction:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-8912556-word-spacing ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">In plastic and reconstructive surgery, silicone 3D printing is increasingly being used to manufacture implants for the reconstruction of soft tissue, e.g. after tumour resections. These implants are individually customised to the defect size and shape of the patient, which leads to better aesthetic and functional results.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8aa09b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e8aa09b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4636b6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4636b6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-4-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-150\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-4.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba1d738 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ba1d738\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18_Rico8635-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-707\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18_Rico8635-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18_Rico8635-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18_Rico8635-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18_Rico8635.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-265c5ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"265c5ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-2-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-148\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/3d-silicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3d-druck-prototypen-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d05a845 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d05a845\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da3dc60 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da3dc60\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19acffc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19acffc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Challenges and outlook<\/h2>\nDespite the promising advantages, silicone 3D printing in medical technology also faces some challenges. These include the development of new printing processes that enable even greater precision and material diversity, as well as the fulfilment of strict regulatory requirements. Silicone is a complex material that requires careful consideration when it comes to 3D printing in order to achieve optimal results.\n\nAnother key issue is the biocompatibility and long-term stability of 3D-printed silicone in the human body. Extensive studies and clinical tests are needed to ensure the safety and efficacy of the products.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7849a2e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7849a2e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a8cdb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a8cdb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\nSilicone 3D printing has the potential to fundamentally change medical technology, especially in the manufacture of implants and prostheses. The ability to produce customised, highly precise and biocompatible solutions quickly and cost-effectively offers enormous advantages for patients and doctors alike. 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