3D printing enables the creation of medical implants and surgical tools customised to fit in a patient’s body or surgeon’s hand; rapid prototyping of devices for use in clinical trials; and creation of orthopaedic and dental implants with complex designs. The global market for 3D printed medical devices is predicted to reach USD 2 billion by 2020 (MarketsandMarkets 2015).
In this event, Professor Xinhua Wu will talk about Monash University’s capabilities in 3D printing and the advantages of using this technology in biomedical implants, surgical tools and guides. Professor Wu will present examples of her research centre’s work in prototyping and manufacturing complex components, designed in collaboration with leading surgeons. Dr Declan Brazil from Signature Orthopaedics will provide a medical device company perspective of the role of 3D printing in design and development of novel orthopaedic devices. Dr Elizabeth Sigston from Monash Health will talk about the development of 3D printed components in reconstructive surgery. Dr Arthur Brandwood will outline a regulatory perspective of this technology.
Thursday, 28th April, 4:00pm to 5:20pm
- Followed
by a Networking session (ends at 6:30pm)
Federation Square, Melbourne
RSVP: Friday, 22nd April 2016
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