ROCK HILL, S.C., June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 3D Systems
(NYSE: DDD) – with healthcare expertise spanning 25 years, and
experience through real-world planning of 100,000+ surgeries and
the manufacturing of 600,000+ medical devices - announced today
availability of its new On Demand Anatomical Modeling Service. This
new service provides a wide range of medical professionals with
access to anatomical models 3D printed from their 3D digital files,
enabling enhanced 3D visualization for surgical planning as
well as patient education.
Obtaining a model requires only a few simple steps:
- Medical professionals can easily upload a 3D model file (i.e.,
STL, OBJ or PLY) to the company's On Demand Anatomical Models
website. Customers can prepare model files with 3D Systems' D2P™
software or any commercially available software.
- Customers select from a variety of materials from which to
print depending on the use and desired areas to highlight in the
model, and then request an instant quote.
- After reviewing the quote, the requestor can place the order in
just one click, and the finished model will arrive in approximately
five business days.
To further expedite the process, 3D Systems created a seamless
connection between its D2P software and the On Demand Anatomical
Models website. This end-to-end medical solution allows surgeons,
radiologists, lab technicians and other medical professionals to
quickly create accurate, digital 3D anatomical models from medical
imaging data. D2P now includes a unique module for Volume VR,
enabling the upload and launch of the entire patient scan into a 3D
Virtual Reality environment without any pre-processing of the data.
This development allows the user to walk through their scans and
see an enhanced view of their patient's anatomy, control layer
visualization, and cut cross sections in any direction. Further
enhancements include improved mesh creation options, import and
alignment of external mesh file into patient scan, and 3D PDF
generation.
"For more than 25 years, 3D Systems has assisted medical
professionals through the combination of our anatomical modeling
experience and our 3D printing expertise," said Katie Weimer, vice president, medical devices,
3D Systems. "The healthcare industry is seeing the benefits
provided through 3D printed anatomical models, and we are dedicated
to continuing to expand our healthcare offerings to meet market
needs. With the launch of our new On Demand Anatomical Modeling
Service, we are making 3D printed models easier and more accessible
to a broader range of the healthcare community."
In addition to this new service, 3D Systems continues to offer
its leading full-service virtual surgical planning and anatomical
modeling services. For medical professionals wishing to produce
models for diagnostic purposes and pre-surgical planning, the
company provides an unmatched Patient-Specific Anatomical Modeling
option. To utilize 3D Systems' anatomical modeling service, a
medical professional provides a CT (Computed Tomography) or MR
(Magnetic Resonance) scan of their patient to the company's team of
experts at its Healthcare Technology Center in Littleton, Colorado. In turn, the company's
biomedical engineers process the data, design the model and 3D
print it at the facility. The finished model is then shipped to the
medical professional for use in pre-surgical planning, pre-surgical
rehearsal, and for educational purposes. Certain materials can also
be used in a sterile environment such as an operating room for
consultation during a procedure.
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expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, forward-looking statements are not, and should not be
relied upon as a guarantee of future performance or results, nor
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at which such performance or results will be achieved. The
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About 3D Systems
3D Systems is the originator of 3D
printing and an innovator of future 3D solutions. It has spent its
30-year history enabling professionals and companies to optimize
their designs, transform their workflows, bring groundbreaking
products to market and drive new business models. This is achieved
with the Company's best of breed digital manufacturing ecosystem.
It's comprised of plastic and metal 3D printers, print materials,
on demand manufacturing services and end-to-end manufacturing
software solutions. Combinations of these products and services
address a variety of advanced applications- ranging from Aerospace,
Automotive, and Consumer Goods to Medical, Dental, and Jewelry. For
example, 3D Systems' precision healthcare capabilities include
simulation, Virtual Surgical Planning, and printing of medical and
dental devices as well as patient-specific surgical
instruments. More information on the company is available
at www.3dsystems.com.
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