As the United States prepares to honor its military veterans on Monday, medtech researchers are working to help survivors wounded in battle, both in body and mind. Whether the research comes out of government, industry or academia, there’s also a desire to help veterans facing other health challenges. Get the full story on our sister […]
Could this new Stratasys 3D printer improve medical device validation?
Stratasys (NSDQ:SSYS) today announced the launch of its J750 Digital Anatomy 3D printer, meant to replicate the feel, responsiveness, and biomechanics of human anatomy in medical models. Stratasys officials think the new printer will reduce the need to use human cadavers and animals for medical device testing and validation. There could also be a market to […]
Stratasys shares rise on Q4 earnings release
Shares in Stratasys (NSDQ:SSYS) rose today after the 3D-printing giant met expectations on Wall Street with its fourth quarter and full year 2018 earnings release. Minneapolis- and Rehovot, Israel-based Stratasys posted profits of $6.3 million, or 12¢ per share, on sales of $177.1 million for the three months ended December 31, seeing a swing from red ink […]
Stratasys jumps on Q3 beats
Stratasys (NSDQ:SSYS) shares jumped today after the 3D-printing giant beat the consensus with its third-quarter results. Minneapolis- and Rehovot, Israel-based Stratasys posted losses of -$679,000, or -1¢ per share, on sales of $162.0 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, paring its losses by -93.3% on sales growth of 4.0% compared with Q3 2017. Get […]
Stratasys spins off two companies
Stratasys is spinning off a pair of metal 3D printing companies, according to a report in IDTechEXResearch. The first company, Evolve Additive, is working on a selective toner electrophotographic process (STEP), which uses an electrostatically charged roller that selectively collects polymeric particles in the position appropriate for the individual build layer. The roller then deposits particles […]
Stratasys shares steady on Q2 beat
Shares in Stratasys have fallen slightly today after the 3D printing and additive manufacturing company met expectations on Wall Street with its 2nd quarter earnings results. The Eden Prairie, Minn.-based company posted losses of $6.2 million, or 11¢ per share, on sales of $170 million for the 3 months ended June 30, seeing losses shrink […]
Ambionics creates 3D printed prosthetic arm for infants
Using Stratasys’ PolyJet 3D printing technology, prosthetic solutions company Ambionics was able to create a fully-functional 3D printed hydraulic prosthetic arm for an infant. The prosthetic was designed for Ambionics’ founder Ben Ryan’s 2-year-old son, enabling a more natural acceptance of prosthetics for children. So far, the 3D-printed hydraulic prosthetic has delivered 76% cost savings […]
Stratasys revenue down 3% in Q1
3D printing and additive manufacturing company Stratasys said today that its first-quarter revenue was down 3% year-over-year, to $163.2 million – even as consumable revenue increased 7%. Losses narrowed to $13.9 million, or 26 cents per share, from a loss of $23.1 million, or 44 cents per share a year before. Stratasys officials, however, think results […]
Stratasys advancing foot orthotics with large-scale 3D printing
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing is collaborating with medical equipment supplier and Podfo orthotics creator Peacocks Medical Group to increase large scale production of 3D printed custom orthotics. Other foot orthotics manufacturing has long lead times and is not cost-effective when producing advanced design elements. Peacocks Medical Group’s Podfo line is designed using additive manufacturing and avoids […]
Stratasys is creating a 3-D printing network in V.A. hospitals: Here’s how
The 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Stratasys has announced that it is collaborating with the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs to release one of the first 3D printing hospital networks in the U.S. The Dept. of Veterans Affairs Center for Innovation (VACI) hopes that this collaboration will have a positive effect on patient care […]
Stratasys launches 3D printed heart model study
Stratasys (NSDQ:SSYS) said today it began enrollment for patients in its 3DHeart study, which aims to explore the use of patient-specific 3D printed models in pre-operative planning for pediatric heart surgery. The 3DHeart study will focus on pediatric congenital heart patients requiring complex two-ventricle repairs, with a primary endpoint of cardiopulmonary bypass time with secondary […]
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