Can a New 3D Printed Trachea Model Redefine Medical Training? If It Functions Like a Real One, It Just Might
3DPrint.com July 10, 2024
Changing the game in medical simulation is no small feat, but a new startup is carving out a fresh space with a 3D printed trachea model. New Zealand newcomer Simpath wants to redefine how surgeons do airway management training.
Simpath’s pioneering new application takes respiratory care training to the next level. Its 3D printed trachea model is both realistic and interactive, two essential qualities for training surgeons. The startup stands out as the only company commercializing this approach to 3D printed airway models.
Founded by designers Bernard Guy and Nicole Hone and specialist anesthetists Jeremy Young and James Broadbent from Wellington Hospital in New Zealand, this project is at the forefront of 3D printing in medical education.
According to Young...