Transforming What's Possible for 3D-Printed Orthopedic Implants
From: Medical Design Technology - 09/03/2015

Autodesk Within Medical, generative design software that optimizes 3D
printing of medical implants for the orthopedic industry, was unveiled today.
The software allows biomedical engineers to create orthopedic implants with
micro-lattice porous structures that help properly connect the implants to
living bone (osseointegration), and promote development of blood vessels in
the surrounding tissue (vascularization) to facilitate healing.

Applications of Within Medical include surgical repair of defects or
deformities of the skull, hip joint replacement, lumbar vertebral replacement
and facial reconstruction. There are currently more than 600 patients living
with implants designed using Within Medical technology.

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http://www.mdtmag.com/news/2015/09/transforming-whats-possible-3d-printed-orthopedic-implants

Links:
Autodesk Within: Generative Design Optimized for 3D Printing
http://inthefold.autodesk.com/in_the_fold/2015/07/autodesk-within-generative-design-optimized-for-3d-printing.html

Features for Within Medical
http://www.autodesk.com/products/within/features/within-medical/all/gallery-view