For the 77% of Americans who suffer from foot pain,1 seeking relief has included a litany of options: medications, exercises, insoles and even surgery to name a few. But relief is often hit-or-miss, and insoles that are customized traditionally include a very time-consuming process for patients. They often require lengthy office visits, multiple fit adjustments and even then, not always offering the right fit. Fortunately, advancements in technology are changing the game. Software,
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Growth in the Adoption of 3D Printing Technology After COVID-19 Isn’t A Coincidence
The concerning additive manufacturing media keeps on getting notifications about how the 3D printing technology keeps on growing. Both, through news stories, as well as through blogs from the 3D printing community. However, only after the coronavirus pandemic spread enough, people realized how other manufacturing options are not as effective as 3D printing is. More and more news stories about how 3D printers can work as a solution to supply chain challenges came to the notice of people. And, all
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UK Medical 3D Printing Startup axial3D Lands $3M to Support US Expansion
axial3D, a U.K.-based, medical 3D printing company specializing in the use of patient-specific medical models to advance both standards and efficiency of surgical intervention has raised $3M in funding led by London-based Imprimatur Capital Fund Management. The round also included participation from an U.S. consortium consisting of a number of surgical angel investors, Techstart Ventures, Clarendon Fund Managers and Innovation Ulster Ltd.
What is 3D Printing?
3D printing (also referred to as
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