3-D Printed Implants Hit The Market, Pave The Way For More Personalized Devices
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
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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