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CRIQ develops custom 3D printed jaw implants
The Industrial Research Center of Quebec (CRIQ) recently acquired an Arcam EBM Q10plus 3D printer. It is an industrial machine based on electron beam melting technology. This acquisition should allow researchers to accelerate the development of lower jaw implants. Plus further tr
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The Industrial Research Center of Quebec (CRIQ) recently acquired an Arcam EBM Q10plus 3D printer. It is an industrial machine based on electron beam melting technology. This acquisition should allow researchers to accelerate the development of lower jaw implants. Plus further transform the way they are now designed to more easily deliver tailored solutions.
CRIQ has been working for some time in collaboration with the CHU de Québec, particularly with cranio-maxillofacial surgeons. The Canadian government invested $ 3 million Canadian in their 3D printing center. Together, they are applying 3D technologies to improve the implant manufacturing process, proving once again that the medical sector is a pioneering industry in the use of additive manufacturing. Stephan Zeidler from the Business Development Department at GE Additive confirms: “Additive manufacturing enables companies to manufacture patient-specific implants and customised devices in small batch production, but still in a cost-effective, industrial process. This way, the technology perfectly serves the trend for more individualised treatments in healthcare.“
The medical sector makes a lot of use of additive manufacturing (photo credits: Arcam)
Reduced process and cost with better patient care
Since the beginning of their partnership in 2016, CRIQ and CHU de Quebec have reduced the concept process and validation of an implant from 6 to 3 weeks only. All thanks to additive manufacturing. The EBM technology developed by Arcam – now owned by GE Additive – is indeed considered ideal for the medical sector. Particularly in implant design, not only in terms of cost but also when it comes to long-term durability. The EBM Q10plus has therefore been installed in the medical 3D printing center in Quebec and will play a key role in this project. CRIQ should be able to manage the entire supply chain for the additive manufacturing of these implants. Including everything from design to printing, through post-processing, cleaning and sterilization.
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