Studying the Hearts of Mice Thanks to Tiny 3D Printed Devices

Researchers at the Center for Cardiovascular Simulation (CCS) at the University of Texas, Austin are using biomechanical computer modeling and 3D printing to create tiny devices -- in the micron range -- to study cardiovascular tissue. A device that is made up of miniature stainless steel rods and, basically, precisely-placed clamps, can be 3D printed based on the specific structure of an individual patient’s cardiovascular system. Right now, the “patients” are mice, but the technology will eventually be used to treat certain cardiovascular diseases in humans. CCS' researchers worked with Potomac for the 3D printing. Check out more details in the full article: http://3dprint.com/32273/ccs-research-cardiovascular/ ‎


Below is a look at the 3D printed micro structures by Potomac for CCS:
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