Materialise is in the news again as their 3D-printed cardiovascular HeartPrint® models are being listed as a Class 1 medical device. This allows them to officially offer their 3D printed models and replica for pre-operative planning devices for medical professionals. Using their Mimics Innovation Software, medical data is downloaded from patient’s scans or X-rays and is used to create 3D models. More details on this news can be found here: http://3dprint.com/18577/materialise...print-class-1/

Check out just one example of a 3D printed heart model using Materialises' Heartprint software. Have you seen any 3D printed hearts at your cardiologist's office?