Implants from the 3D printer

3D printing is finding its way into industrial manufacturing. This technology and the increasing digitalization of design and manufacturing processes - keyword "Industry 4.0" - will also play a central role in medical technology in the future. A new technology transfer centre in the canton of Solothurn will help to transfer know-how from science to industry - and at the same time accelerate research. Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is becoming increasingly important in industry and science. Its great advantage is that complex shapes can be created using a digital model and that individual pieces can also be produced economically. This makes the production method extremely interesting for medical technology. Because every body is unique - so what could be more logical than, for example, printing an implant to measure? But additive manufacturing is a complex task - especially in the medical field.