Evonik launches new material for 3D-printed spine, orthopedic implants

German company Evonik recently unveiled its Resomer PrintPowder material to create 3D-printed implants for spine and orthopedics, reports 3D Printing Industry.

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PrintPowder, a selective laser sintering bioresorbable powder, is used to develop durable devices with stress shielding properties to prevent bone loss as a result of an implant.

The material is intended to produce 3D-printed spinal fusion cages, craniomaxillofacial plates and scaffolds for soft tissue repair.

PrintPowder is designed to improve patient healing and device performance. 

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