3-D Printed Implants Hit The Market, Pave The Way For More Personalized Devices
Executive Summary
Companies have recently started to launch implants constructed via 3-D printing to increase product customization and to save on costs. FDA says the additive manufacturing techniques are a promising form of personalized medicine.
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