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In recent years, 3D printing has become a game-changer in the medical field, especially in complex surgeries. According to Dr. Liu Jinting, chief physician of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, the technology allows doctors to simulate operations before surgery, saving at least half the time. For children, whose hearts are delicate and cannot endure long procedures, this innovation significantly improves surgical success rates.
As part of "precision medicine," 3D printing applications have evolved beyond simple bone or limb models. Now, it's being used for more complex structures like heart and blood vessels, bringing what was once a dream into reality. Medical beauty and clinical applications are now being explored, marking a new era in healthcare.
Recently, the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center announced a collaboration with Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing software, to establish the first "Pediatric 3D Digital Medical Research Center." This initiative combines 3D digital research with printing technology to create pathological models, support medical education, and develop pathology maps and sample databases.
Before surgery, cardiologists can use these 3D heart models to explain the procedure and risks to patients. The model is an exact replica of the patient’s heart, allowing doctors to fully understand its anatomy and even simulate blood flow in different areas. This helps them design the most effective surgical plan, improving outcomes for children with complex congenital heart diseases.
Dr. Liu also mentioned that while the hospital is still in the early stages of medical 3D printing, which is currently not profitable due to the lack of clinical approval, they are actively applying for necessary certifications to offer these services to patients in need.
KimFrancois, general manager of Materialise China, noted that the company has been exploring the Chinese market since 2005. He emphasized that medical 3D printing involves both living and non-living materials, requiring high precision in terms of hardness, flexibility, and material composition. While there are many domestic and international players, the first FDA-approved medical 3D-printed device in China is expected to come from abroad.
Currently, 3D printing for teeth and bone repair is well-established and widely used in major orthopedic and dental hospitals. However, technologies for 3D-printed cells, soft tissues, and organs are still in the research phase.
There are two main types of 3D printing applications in the medical field: external devices such as prosthetics, rehabilitation aids, and diagnostic tools, and implants like bones, cartilage, and joints, which are surgically placed inside the body. The latter, however, remains less common due to technical and regulatory challenges.
In the Chinese capital market, medical 3D printing has found a place within the broader trends of "precision medicine" and "Made in China." According to Deloitte, the medical sector accounts for about 15% of the 3D printing market, placing it among the top three industries.
Earlier in 2015, Guangyun Da (300227.SZ) partnered with Shanghai Jiaotong University to form Shanghai Guangyunda Medical Digital Co., Ltd., officially entering the medical 3D printing industry.
According to KimFrancois, the company's current revenue mainly comes from collaborations with hospitals and medical research. Clinical application is the next step, and large-scale profitability will likely depend on the approval and widespread adoption of 3D-printed medical solutions.