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3Dprint.com • December 9, 2021

Micro Medical Devices to Be Developed by BMF and 4D Biomaterials

We’re still awaiting the nanobot medical revolution that was promised by science fiction decades ago and, at this point, we’re probably less and less sure that we’d want such a thing to begin with. Nevertheless, progress is being made in the world of tiny medicine. Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has teamed with British materials firm 4D Biomaterials to enable the 3D printing of microscale, bioresorbable, microscale medical devices.

BMF’s projection micro-stereolithography (PµSL) is similar to digital light processing (DLP), except that it uses a digital micro display projector to cure photopolymer resin at the microscale. This makes it capable of printing objects 100 times smaller than a human hair. So far, the company’s technology has been used for more complex electrical routing for microelectronic subsystems, among other applications. 4D Biomaterials develops 3D printable, biocompatible and bioresorbable materials that can exhibit such mechanical properties as softness, pliability, and adipose tissue-like behavior to firm and rigid, bone-like properties.

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Digital Engineering • December 9, 2021

BMF and 4D Biomaterials Partner to Bring Bioresorbable Materials to Micro 3D Printing

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) and UK-based 3D printing materials company 4D Biomaterials announce the capability to print micro-scale geometries using 4Degra bioresorbable materials.

Aimed at creating biocompatible and bioresorbable micro-scale medical devices, the joint innovation has various applications and opportunities for medical device manufacturers and innovators, ranging from micro-scale rigid orthopedic devices and fixations through to micro-scale soft tissue applications.

The partnership combines BMF's projection micro-stereolithography (PµSL) approach with 4D Biomaterials' 4Degra resin inks, which jointly will help solve design and biocompatibility issues for medical device manufacturers, enabling opportunities for implantable devices and enhancing patient care.

Make Parts Fast • December 9, 2021

3D printable bioresorbable material aids medical device designers

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a pioneer in microscale 3D printing systems, and UK-based 3D printing materials company 4D Biomaterials announce the capability to print micro-scale geometries using 4Degra bioresorbable materials. This achievement marks the first time a bioresorbable material has been printed using micro 3D printing. It could affect the way implantable medical devices are manufactured in the future.

Aimed at creating biocompatible and bioresorbable micro-scale medical devices, the joint innovation has a variety of applications and opportunities for medical device manufacturers and innovators, ranging from micro-scale rigid orthopedic devices and fixations through to micro-scale soft tissue applications.

TCT Magazine • December 9, 2021

4D Biomaterials partners with BMF to enable micro 3D printing medical applications with 4Degra bioresorbable materials

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) and 4D Biomaterials have announced a partnership that is seeking to enable micro 3D printing medical applications.

The collaboration combines BMF’s microscale 3D printing systems with 4D Biomaterials’ 4Degra bioresorbable materials and will facilitate the printing of micro-scale geometries.

BMF and 4D Biomaterials suggest their partnership could ‘revolutionise the way implantable medical devices are manufactured’ as they open up opportunities for the additive manufacture of micro-scale rigid orthopaedic devices and soft tissue applications. By bringing together the 4Degra bioresorbable materials with BMF’s micro-stereolithography (PµSL), the companies believe they are solving many of the design and biocompatibility issues that medical device manufacturers make.

3D Printing Media Network • December 9, 2021

New 4Degra bioresorbable materials support micro 3D printing

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), one of the pioneers in microscale 3D printing systems, and UK-based 3D printing materials company 4D Biomaterials have jointly achieved the capability to print micro-scale geometries using 4Degra bioresorbable materials. This marks the first time a bioresorbable material has been printed using micro 3D printing and the two companies expect it will revolutionize the way implantable medical devices are manufactured in the future.

Aimed at creating biocompatible and bioresorbable micro-scale medical devices, the joint innovation has a variety of applications and opportunities for medical device manufacturers and innovators, ranging from micro-scale rigid orthopedic devices and fixations through to micro-scale soft tissue applications.

3D natives • December 9, 2021

BMF and 4D Biomaterials Make Micro-Scale Geometries with Bioresorbable Materials

One area in which micro 3D printing has been steadily gaining interest is in the medical sector. Thanks to the ability to create smaller and smaller parts, 3D printing enables customized medical devices for patients. Now, Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) and 4D Biomaterials have made yet another step forward in the sector. Recently, the two companies announced that for the first time they have the capabilities to print micro-scale geometries using 4Degra® bioresorbable materials.

Bioresorbable materials are defined as materials that are able to degrade safely within the body after performing their function. As might be obvious, they are important in medicine, especially in terms of implants, as they can help to facilitate healing before naturally breaking down and being absorbed by the body, helping to avoid surgery to remove the medical devices. Though many companies have made great strides with 3D printing medical devices, both BMF and 4D Biomaterials claim that this is the first time that bioresorbable materials have been printed using micro additive manufacturing.

PR Newswire • December 9, 2021

BMF and 4D Biomaterials Partner to Bring Bioresorbable Materials to Micro 3D Printing

BOSTON and NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), the pioneer in microscale 3D printing systems, and UK-based 3D printing materials company 4D Biomaterials today announce the capability to print micro-scale geometries using 4Degra® bioresorbable materials. This achievement marks the first time a bioresorbable material has been printed using micro 3D printing and will revolutionize the way implantable medical devices are manufactured in the future.

Aimed at creating biocompatible and bioresorbable micro-scale medical devices, the joint innovation has a variety of applications and opportunities for medical device manufacturers and innovators, ranging from micro-scale rigid orthopedic devices and fixations through to micro-scale soft tissue applications.

The partnership combines BMF's innovative projection micro-stereolithography (PµSL) approach with 4D Biomaterials' 4Degra resin inks which together will help to solve design and biocompatibility issues for medical device manufacturers, opening up new opportunities for implantable devices and improving patient care.

MedTech Innovation | News • December 9, 2021

BMF and 4D Biomaterials announce new capability to develop medical devices

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a microscale 3D printing systems specialist and UK-based 3D printing materials company, 4D Biomaterials has announced the capability to print micro-scale geometries using 4Degra bioresorbable materials.

This achievement marks the first time a bioresorbable material has been printed using micro 3D printing and aims to revolutionise the way implantable medical devices are manufactured in the future.

Aimed at creating biocompatible and bioresorbable micro-scale medical devices, the joint innovation has a variety of applications and opportunities for medical device manufacturers and innovators, ranging from micro-scale rigid orthopaedic devices and fixations through to micro-scale soft tissue applications.

Digital Engineering • December 8, 2021

3D Printing Mingles with Micro

Propelled by materials advances, innovative techniques and performance improvements, additive manufacturing (AM) has come a long way since the days of experimentation for prototyping or consumer hobbyist applications.

As AM gains traction for full-scale production use cases, the technology is evolving to conquer another new frontier: The production of micro-scale parts that were previously out of reach with conventional 3D printing technologies.

Demand for micro-scale parts is booming as products gain complexity and decrease in size to accommodate a smaller footprint. In the heath care sector, for example, there is evidence of more miniaturized drug delivery devices, wearables on a chip and hearing aids. At the same time, the myriad chips, arrays and sensors that power electronics devices, defense equipment and new generation of semi- and fully-autonomous vehicles are also rapidly contracting as they gain sophistication and empower innovative use cases.

Press Release • December 7, 2021

BMF and 4D Biomaterials Partner to Bring Bioresorbable Materials to Micro 3D Printing

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), the pioneer in microscale 3D printing systems and UK-based 3D printing materials company, 4D Biomaterials today announce the capability to print micro-scale geometries using 4Degra® bioresorbable materials. This achievement marks the first time a bioresorbable material has been printed using micro 3D printing and will revolutionize the way implantable medical devices are manufactured in the future.