Stratasys-Ricoh USA agreement for on-demand printable medical models
Collaboration helps bring more 3D printed anatomical models to hospitals and clinics
The new partnership will allow customers to upload medical files to a secure cloud-based service, where Axial3D’s AI-powered software will automatically convert medical scans into 3D printable files. The files are then produced on Stratasys 3D printers at Ricoh’s ISO 13485-certified facility, with the models shipped directly to the provider. The new solution allows a process that would normally take weeks to complete in days, without the need for on-site 3D printing equipment or additive manufacturing expertise.
3D printed anatomical models are realistic, concrete representations of a patient’s pathology, enabling practitioners to plan and practice complex surgeries and improving communication between healthcare professionals, patients and their families. Stratasys Digital Anatomy™ technology even enables these models to be biomechanically realistic, with the feel and responsiveness of real bones and tissues.
There is a growing demand for personalized solutions
The new solution provides clinicians and patients with greater access to patient-specific 3D printed models for preoperative surgical planning, diagnostic applications, and surgical education. The models allow clinicians to demonstrate treatment decisions to patients and surgical staff. Surgical planning with patient-specific 3D models can improve clinical outcomes and lead to significant savings through improved productivity.
The partnership builds on the two companies’ proven track record of success, combining Ricoh’s quality control processes, manufacturing expertise and healthcare experience with Stratasys’ advanced 3D printing technology.
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