Speaking of partnership, Sintx and Prodways (R&D manufacturing partnership) are conducting a webinar on the future of 3D printing. Prodways posted the news back on August 28th. Sintx waited until last minute it seems. Also i couldnt find where to register via Sintx website so im including Prodways link for those that are interested.
Prodways and SINTX Announce Joint Webinar Stay Ahead of the Curve: “Innovations in Ceramic Manufacturing: The Role of 3D Printing”
A Powerful Partnership Driving Next-Generation 3D Printing
SINTX and Prodways have joined forces to pioneer next-generation 3D printing technology. This collaboration leverages Prodways’ expertise in 3D printer manufacturing and SINTX’s advanced chemical formulations for additive powders, and resins. By combining their strengths, the two companies are pushing the frontiers of 3D printing applications in aerospace and industrial sectors.
“We are thrilled to partner with Prodways to explore the possibilities that 3D printing offers for advanced ceramic manufacturing,” said Eric K. Olson, President and CEO of SINTX Technologies. “This collaboration on Digital Light Processing (DLP) printing allows us to develop and fine-tune innovative ceramic materials that can be used across a wide range of industries, setting a new standard for what is achievable with additive manufacturing. It also compliments our expertise in Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF ) printing of Silicon Nitride filled filament for biomedical applications”
The occurrence of chronic wounds is a major global health issue. These wounds are difficult to heal as a result of disordered healing mechanisms. The most common types of chronic wounds are diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, arterial/venous ulcers and nonhealing surgical wounds. Although bacteria are an important cause of chronic nonhealing wounds, fungi also play a substantial role in them. The fungal infection rate varies with different chronic wound types, but overall, the prevalence of fungi is extremely underestimated in the clinical treatment and management of chronic wounds.
Bacteria and Fungi are a major issue for wound care leading to chronic wounds. Yet Silicon Nitride kills various bacteria and fungi which means the material embedded in wound care applicators could significantly reduce these problems.
These exact problems are seen in the catheter industry as well and thus both industries need effective anti bacterial/fungal products.
Microbe entry through catheter ports can lead to biofilm accumulation and complications from catheter-related bloodstream infection and ultimately require antimicrobial treatment and catheter replacement. Although strides have been made with microbial prevention by applying standardized antiseptic techniques during catheter implantation, both bacterial and fungal microbes can present health risks to already sick individuals.
Section 2 - Silicon Nitride, a Close to Ideal Ceramic Material for Medical Application
examples of their medical applications that relate to spinal, orthopedic and dental implants, bone grafts and scaffolds, platforms for intelligent synthetic neural circuits, antibacterial and antiviral particles and coatings, optical biosensors, and nano-photonic waveguides for sophisticated medical diagnostic devices are all covered in the research reviewed herein. The examples provided convincingly show that silicon nitride is destined to become a leader to replace titanium and other entrenched biomaterials in many fields of medicine.