New 3D printing paper published

A recent publication by Pendzik et al. showcases the application of our ready-to-use Plotter-Paste-CPC in the development of manufacturing strategies for individualized calcium phosphate cement implants intended for large cranial defects. The work focuses on process concepts for the reliable fabrication of patient-specific ceramic implants using extrusion-based additive manufacturing technologies.

A key aspect of the study is the use of auxiliary support structures that stabilize delicate implant geometries during manufacturing and post-processing. The authors investigated how different process parameters influence the subsequent separation of the fragile calcium phosphate cement structures from these temporary supports without causing damage or fracture. This represents an important step toward improving the handling and manufacturability of complex bioresorbable ceramic implants.

The publication highlights how digital design workflows, additive manufacturing, and calcium phosphate cement printing pastes can be combined into practical production concepts for customized craniofacial implants. We are pleased to see our Plotter-Paste-CPC contributing to research that advances clinically relevant manufacturing workflows for personalized bone reconstruction applications.