# Print Custom Artifical Bones 3D Printer Recreates Skeletons By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-08-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printer-prints-out-artificial-bones References: [technovelgy](http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=1156) & [pinktentacle](http://www.pinktentacle.com/2007/08/artificial-bones-made-with-3d-inkjet-printers/) Researchers at the Tissue Engineering Department at the [University of Tokyo Hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinting-resin) and venture capitalist, Next 21, use [specialized 3D inkjet printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibreseeker-3) to print custom artificial bones for implantation. Much like a conventional printer at your home, the special printer uses special technology to print 3D molds that traditionally took a lot longer to create. This will allow doctors to better service patients who need [bone restructuring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-technologies). **Implications** - With medical research and advancement reaching new heights daily, more and more medical breakthroughs can be expected. Combining technology and health has led doctors and medical scientists to provide more effective ways to service patients. Businesses should look into combining their tech products within the medical field to better service patients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom Artificial Bones:** Advancement in 3D printing technology allows for the creation of custom artificial bones which can revolutionize bone restructuring procedures. - **3D Inkjet Printing:** Specialized 3D inkjet printer technology offers faster and more efficient bone molds printing. - **Technology in Healthcare:** Combining technology and healthcare results in innovative solutions to better serve patients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Devices:** 3D printing can create opportunities for medical device companies to develop and manufacture custom implantable bones. - **Biotechnology:** With the use of 3D printing techniques, biotechnology companies can explore new avenues to develop bone implants and medical devices. - **3D Printing:** 3D printing is disrupting various industries, including the medical field, by offering customized and cost-effective production solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Bone Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellaseno.md) - [3D-Printed Medical Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ossiform.md) - [Desktop Medical 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/einstein-dental.md) - [3D-BioPrinted Space Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redwire-1.md) - [3D-Printed Pelvic Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelvic-implants.md) - [3D Medicine Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doserx1.md) - [Innovative 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-3d-printers.md) - [Adaptable 3D Printing Resins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinting-resin.md) - [3D Printed Medical Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vsp-bolus.md)