Jacobs Institute Partners with Stratasys on New Center of Excellence
August 1, 2016
Vascular testing model used to validate new medical devices that treat brain aneurysms, produced on the Stratasys Objet500 Connex3 3-D Printer (Photo: Jacobs Institute)
Stratasys Ltd., a 3-D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, has announced that it is partnering with New York-based Jacobs Institute (JI) to create a new Center of Excellence (COE) with the goal of advancing the use of 3-D printing for a variety of medical applications.
The new COE will leverage Stratasys' 3-D printing technology to develop and test new medical devices using 3-D printed prototypes and models and enrich clinical education and training activities for a variety of audiences. The COE will also serve as a referral center for hospitals and medical research organizations that are considering implementing 3-D printing labs.
"By partnering with Stratasys, the Jacobs Institute is bringing the leader in 3-D printing to Buffalo to work closely with the JI and its partners, Kaleida Health and the University at Buffalo, to accelerate the development of new medical technologies," said Bill Maggio, CEO of the Jacobs Institute.Stratasys is supporting the COE by providing advanced 3-D printing solutions featuring a combination of vibrant colors and diverse material properties including different levels of opacity and rigidity. Stratasys will collaborate with the Jacobs Institute on technical and clinical case studies that include 3-D printed applications, and also provide financial support for vital research projects.
"This announcement with the Jacobs Institute is an important milestone, marking the first time we are formally partnering with a medical organization to explore the exciting opportunities of 3-D printing and healthcare," said Scott Rader, General Manager, Medical Solutions, Stratasys. "Stratasys brings decades of experience to the Jacobs Institute, a leader in 3-D printed models, to push the boundaries of how these models can be used to train the next generation of physicians, and test new devices."
For more information contact:
Stratasys Ltd.
7665 Commerce Way
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
877-489-9449 / 952-937-3000
info@stratasys.com
www.stratasys.com
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