Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 460,503 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,210 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 460,503 cutting edge ideas.

20 3D Printed Medical Innovations

From 3D Printed Casts to Printed Facial Prosthetics

— September 26, 2014 — Lifestyle
Perhaps the most revolutionary piece of technology in the last decade, 3D printing has the potential to innovate across many different fields. For instance, there are countless 3D printed medical innovations that are transforming the healthcare industry.

The Cortex 3D Cast, for example, is created from a scan of the patient's skin and bone. This custom-fit mold offers more support around the fracture, resulting in a more optimal healing process.

Most notably, 3D printing is capable of creating prosthetics and organs. The University of Connecticut's Biomolecular Engineering department has come up with a way to design a viable 3D kidney, an invaluable medical breakthrough that, when put into practice, will undoubtedly save millions of lives who otherwise might have never received a donor.
6.9
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
20
3D-Printed Turtle Prosthetics
3D-Printed Turtle Prosthetics
This 3D-Printed Prosthesis Was Implanted Onto Stumpy the Turtle
<
19
3D-Printed Knee Replacements
3D-Printed Knee Replacements
The ConforMIS Implants Are Revolutionizing Knee Replacement Surgery
<
18
Protective External Ligaments
Protective External Ligaments
The Custom 3D Printed Exo-L is Designed to Prevent Ankle Sprains
<
17
3D-Printed Jaws
3D-Printed Jaws
This 3D-Printed Jaw Was Made For An Indian Cancer Patient
<
16
3D-Printed Kidneys
3D-Printed Kidneys
ACT Group and UoC Collaborated to Make a Viable 3D Kidney
<
15
Palpable 3D Natural Eyes
Palpable 3D Natural Eyes
These 3D Printed Prosthetic Eyes are Made of Glass and Acrylic
<
14
3D-Printed Medical Braces
3D-Printed Medical Braces
Andiamo Looks to Revolutionize the Way Kids Are Fitted with Orthotics
<
13
Pain Prevention Sensors
Pain Prevention Sensors
The Valedo Sensors Focus on Alleviating Lower Back Pain
<
12
3D Printed Ears
3D Printed Ears
Scientists Use 3D Printing to Create a Replica of a Human Ear
<
11
3D-Printed Genetic Glues
3D-Printed Genetic Glues
This Medical 3D Printing Innovation Aids the Creation of Organs
<
10
Blind-Directing Multi-Sensory Maps
Blind-Directing Multi-Sensory Maps
These Interactive Maps for the Blind are Installed at Schools
<
9
3D-Printed Skull Implants
3D-Printed Skull Implants
A Patient Had 75 Percent of Their Skull Replaced in Pioneering Procedure
<
8
3D Printed Wheelchair Ramps
3D Printed Wheelchair Ramps
The Printable Portable Wheelchair Ramps Make Mobility More Convenient
<
7
Easily Digestible Printed Meals
Easily Digestible Printed Meals
Biozoon is Creating 3D Printed Food That Goes Down Easy
<
6
Heroic Limb Replacements
Heroic Limb Replacements
3D Printing Engineers Create Inspiring Superhero Prosthetic Arms for Kids
<
5
3D Printed Facial Surgeries
3D Printed Facial Surgeries
CARTIS Has Used 3D Printing for Surgical Repairs
<
4
Smart Wireless Earbuds
Smart Wireless Earbuds
Bragi Dash Headphones Play Clear Sound and Integrate Environment Awareness
<
3
Printed Facial Prosthetics
Printed Facial Prosthetics
Eric Moger's 3D Print Piece Was Applied in the Aftermath of Surgery
<
2
3D Printed Casts
3D Printed Casts
3D Printed Items are Changing the Way Bones are Healed
<
1
3D Printed Skulls
3D Printed Skulls
Dr. Bon Verweij Successfully Implanted a Tech-Made Cranium in the Netherlands
<