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Briefing
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- 3D Printing Training Models – Duke University’s Innovation Co-Lab Studio lets surgeons 3D print working models of patient’s body parts, such as ears with unique temporal bone structure, for training before operating on patient
- Over 80 3D Printers – Lab has network of over 80 3D printers, including MakerBot, Markforged, Ultimaker, and Formlabs, 3D scanning equipment, computer numerical control (CNC) machines and laser cutters, digital modeling workstations, and other electronics
- Ordering System – Uses ordering system 3DPrinterOS, online cloud platform that handles requests for 3D prints from around world
- Other Applications – Include 3D printing of ultrasounds and computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans
- Future Vision – Develop 3D printed biocompatible organ implants complete with live cells for patients
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