With updates like the new ‘Virtual X-ray’ tool, Materialise has made it possible for engineers to create virtual X-rays of projects which allows them to discover the optimal angle for the 2D and 3D registration of bones and implants via their Mimics Innovation Suite software package. Advanced export options now make it possible for biomedical engineers to make 3D model designs available for export in the Materialise .zpr format. They can then be 3D printed in multiple colors, and surgeons have said they find holding - and being able to demonstrate concepts with these models - can improve the understanding of anatomical structures for patients and surgical teams. You can read the whole story here: http://3dprint.com/68297/materialise-latest-mimics/
Below is a look at Materialise's Mimics Innovation Suite: