Category: 3D Printing

Fraunhofer’s 3D Printable Tissue Adhesive Impressed by Shellfish

Researchers at Fraunhofer have developed a 3D printed adhesive, harnessing the properties of dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA), to enhance the lifespan of medical implants like hip prostheses. The adhesive, impressed by the mussel’s pure bonding capability, combines DOPA with apatite, a ceramic present in bones and tooth. This improvement addresses a crucial challenge in hip substitute surgical […]

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