This image shows a anatomic model of a
large tumour of the right nasal cavity, using
scan data from Axial3D’s software and then
3D printed by Stratasys. Photo Nessan
Cleary
Stratasys has invested US$ 10 million (about Rs 82 crore) in med-tech startup Axial3D as part of that company’s US$ 15 million investment round. Axial3D’s artificial intelligence-powered algorithms enable healthcare providers to segment CT and MRI scans for personalized 3D printed anatomic models for pre-surgical planning and diagnostic use without significant investments in time, specialized skills and large upfront costs.
The two companies will also be providing a joint offering to make patient-specific 3D printing solutions for hospitals and medical device manufacturers more accessible so it becomes a mainstream healthcare solution. Axial3D CEO Roger Johnston, explained, “We believe that to move the industry from early adopters to the mainstream, we need to improve the accessibility of models for healthcare so hospitals and medical device manufacturers can scale their patient-specific programs. Our joint offerings will be the positive, disruptive catalyst that medical 3D printing needs to address 3D printing accessibility”.
(This article is excerpted by permission from Nessan Cleary’s recent Look back at November article on www.nessancleary.co.uk)
In 2024, we are looking at full recovery and growth-led investment in Indian printing
Indian Printer and Publisher founded in 1979 is the oldest B2B trade publication in the multi-platform and multi-channel IPPGroup. It created the category of privately owned B2B print magazines in the country. And by its diversification in packaging, (Packaging South Asia), food processing and packaging (IndiFoodBev) and health and medical supply chain and packaging (HealthTekPak), and its community activities in training, research, and conferences (Ipp Services, Training and Research) the organization continues to create platforms that demonstrate the need for quality information, data, technology insights and events.
India is a large and tough terrain and while its book publishing and commercial printing industry have recovered and are increasingly embracing digital print, the Indian newspaper industry continues to recover its credibility and circulation. The signage industry is also recovering and new technologies and audiences such as digital 3D additive printing, digital textiles, and industrial printing are coming onto our pages. Diversification is a fact of life for our readers and like them, we will also have to adapt with agility to keep up with their business and technical information needs.
India is one of the fastest growing economies in nominal and real terms – in a region poised for the highest change in year to year expenditure in printing equipment and consumables. Our 2024 media kit is ready, and it is the right time to take stock – to emphasize your visibility and relevance to your customers and turn potential markets into conversations.
