Individual Bone Implants whose Structure Resembles That of the Natural Bone Can Now be Produced Easily, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Applied Materials Research

ScienceDaily (July 11, 2008) — Individual bone implants whose structure resembles that of the natural bone can now be produced quite easily. First, a simulation program calculates the bone’s internal structure and porosity, then a rapid prototyping machine “bakes” the implant from metal powder.