Open AccessRedesigning Medical Instruments Using 3D Metal Printing
Author(s) -
Radig Guido F. R.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
laser technik journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1863-9119
pISSN - 1613-7728
DOI - 10.1002/latj.201770307
Subject(s) - safer , 3d printing , computer science , operations management , medical emergency , medicine , engineering , mechanical engineering , computer security
Additive manufacturing (AM) methods of 3D printing are increasingly opening up new paths in medical technology. Alex Berry, founder of Sutrue (cf. Interview, p. 20), and Richard Trimlett, consultant at the Royal Brompton Hospital, are focusing strategically on AM for applications in cardiology. Is it possible to improve the “golden hands” of an experienced heart surgeon? Yes, it is. Using the example of a machine for performing sutures during operations and a cardiac stabilizer for endoscopic heart operations, Sutrue shows how operations on the heart can be performed more safely. Heart operations are soon to become faster and safer. And there is even more good news: patients are recovering faster.