Two days ago I posted about Silicon Nitrides main drawback for certain ortho applications being its modulus of elasticity; something pointed out to me years ago here. However this specific problem is on load bearing applications and wouldnt impact its coatings and spinal implants. To solve this problem, Sintx would need to use additive manufacturing (3D printing) to produce highly porous devices. Sintx has been highly active in looking for methods to effectively 3D print devices.
To address the issue, Sintx engaged in a Collab with 3DCeram which is apparently going well so far based on yesterday's update:
The collaboration between SINTX and 3DCeram Sinto Inc. is off to a great start. The teams had a successful meeting this week at 3DCeram Sinto Inc.'s facility in Grand Ledge, MI for printing trials and sales opportunity planning. 3DCeram Sinto, Inc. USA
Good sign for the future of 100% Si3N4 implants which will totally eliminate metal corrosion ions from these components. I doubt 100% of metal components will be replaced however (like screws?). So coating screws will help minimize metal ion build up in tissue, blood, and organs!
Could it be that there is a strategy to distract people away from looking at the basic data? Is all this an exercise to create more and more forum verbiage to drown out any serious discussion of evidence?
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