Québec invests $3M to develop additive manufacturing into the medical sector

The Government of Québec has recently announced its commitment to invest approximately $3 million into a medical 3D printing center. The center, which will be located in Québec City, is aimed to help accelerate the development of additive manufacturing within the medical sector.

Following an announcement from the Canadian government on their intention to create the largest academic center dedicated to additive manufacturing, with the University of Waterloo receiving a $27 million investment to help strengthen their already established lab. Today, the Canadian government is continuing their evolution in additive manufacturing, with a medical center that will work in collaboration with the Québec Industrial Research Center (CRIQ) and the Québec-Université Laval hospital. Through this collaboration, they’re hoping to improve medical technologies and equipment through the use of 3D printing.

The Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity of Quebec was present for the announcement

Being able to manufacture custom prostheses, create human tissue or surgical simulation models through additive manufacturing represents a major advance in the medical field. Many are turning to this technology to dramatically improve patient care at a lower cost. Canada is no stranger to 3D printing, having incorporated a 3D printer for medical needs at the CHU in Québec City. Today, they have incorporated a second printer and have been able to 3D print metal bars that were used in the reconstruction of jaws for cancer patients.