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lerates growtH anufacturing


The increase in efficiency also enables 3D


printing of larger and taller parts which were previously economically challenging with a single laser system. DMP Flex 350 Dual is engineered in a way that allows the production of high precision, high-quality products, without changing the processing parameters that were validated when rms initially developed their AM capabilities. Thus, the company is now able to explore not only new products but also reduce production times and costs. The partnership with 3D Systems has


enabled rms to solely handle all post-printing steps to ready products for final delivery, including heat-treating, finishing, polishing, cleaning, packaging, and sterilisation management. rms has its own on-site laboratory for testing materials and printed test bars. This work has been supported by decades of AM experience, enabling the company to streamline and accelerate its adoption of additive manufacturing while safeguarding its investment in new technology and process.


HealtHcare and bioprinting


Aside from the tremendous impact AM is having in the medical device industry, it is also transforming other aspects of healthcare. Virtual surgical planning solutions combine digital workflows with 3D printers and materials to deliver comprehensive patient-matched


The combination of bioprinting technology, and biocompatible 3D printing materials, is unlocking new potential for advanced applications focused on human organs and tissues as well as drug discovery and development.


“Industry-leading medical device manufacturers are adopting AM to help in the development of innovative medical devices and instrumentation”


solutions. Additionally, hospitals and providers are collaborating with AM solution providers to set up on-site 3D printing capabilities to design, manufacture and deliver implants and instrumentation right at the point of care. Additive manufacturing is also scaling new


heights as bioprinting is beginning to show promise in the transformation of patient care.


As an industry, additive manufacturing is


not only accelerating the pace of healthcare innovation but is also unlocking the promise and potential for personalised healthcare solutions that can directly impact people’s lives.


3D Systems www.3dsystems.com


advising oems and designers on how to choose the right power solution for medical carts


The medical cart market is expected to grow at a rate of 13.9% per year until 2026. These carts are used by healthcare professionals to transport electronic devices – such as laptops and tablet computers – that help speed up data entry and communication during emergencies. Medical battery manufacturer Ultralife has been manufacturing cart-mountable


power solutions for nearly ten years, so has a good understanding of the scenarios that this equipment can face in the field, and how to ensure the devices that are being transported are powered effectively. Factors behind this growth include improvements in manoeuvrability and an


increase in the number of footprints to choose from. With this increased demand, however, comes a heightened need to understand and mitigate any difficulties these carts may face in the field. To help, Ultralife has created an infographic that can be downloaded from its website. Design engineers, electrical engineers and original equipment manufacturers


(OEMs) can use the infographic to learn more about the importance of integrating power solutions that address issues around performance, reliability and safety. For example: How can the power system help the cart to fit into confined spaces or successfully power all the electronic devices it needs to? What safety features are contained within the batteries to prevent against misuse? “By getting answers to these questions, OEMs and design engineers should be


able to make an informed decision about which type of power solution is best-suited to their needs, based on the type of cart they have and the electronic devices they are powering,” explained Robert Brown, marketing executive at Ultralife. He added: “As with all transportable equipment, the design trend for medical


carts is to make them smaller and lighter. For this reason, an ever-increasing number of hospitals are using compact pole/mobile carts to power devices that require USB-C or USB-A power only — a trend that saw Ultralife develop the X5-LITE cradle.” Larger carts may still be used to transport bigger and more power-hungry


devices, such as printers. For those carts, Ultralife offers the X5 Power System. Accutronics


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