Med-Tech Innovation June 1, 2021

A study into the costs versus benefits of introducing 3D printing technology into hospitals has shown that not only can such innovations aid complicated surgeries, but they can also be a key tool in easing both time and financial pressures for hospitals.

The study, undertaken by Dr Atanu Chaudhuri, associate professor in Technology and Operations Management at Durham University Business School, alongside colleagues at ORT Braude College of Engineering in Israel, and the University of Southern Denmark, assessed the effectiveness of 3D printing technologies used in hospitals.

The researchers conducted interviews, workshops and field visits to better understand the motivations for investing in the technologies, how they were being used by surgeons and...

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Topics: 3D Printing, Conferences / Podcast, Health System / Hospital, Provider, Technology, Trends
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