Additive Manufacturing Solves 5 Key Problems in Orthopedics

(Guest article by Jason Murphy, President/CEO Next Chapter Manufacturing + NXCMED)
In the field of orthopedics, additive manufacturing has emerged as a game-changer, addressing five critical problems faced by traditional manufacturing methods. Customization and patient-specific solutions are now achievable, thanks to metal additive manufacturing that enables the creation of personalized surgical devices and implants based on patient imaging data. Complex geometries and internal structures, essential for optimal functionality, can be effortlessly fabricated with high precision, surpassing the ...