Month: September 2022

Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer -WhatNext

Cancer’s Greatest Weekness – Early Detection and Treatment

Cancer is a leading cause of death globally. The physical, emotional, and financial burden of cancer, exerts tremendous strain on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. Many types of cancers can be treated and healed early in their growth only if they are detected early. Accurate early diagnosis and predicting the ideal course of medication is …

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Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer -WhatNext

How does a Global Post-Processing Platform help AM to grow?

The additive manufacturing production process comprises two main stages: the initial manufacturing stage and the post-processing stage. Once a part has been printed, it’s not enough to just package it up and send it off to a client. The supports must be removed, the scarring must be sanded down, and the surface might even need …

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3D Printing in Dentistry - WhatNext

Rising Demand for 3D Printing in Dentistry

The medical sector is one that has seen a great number of benefits from 3D printing in recent years. Dentistry, in particular, has had 3D printers and material developments dedicated to it, research into specialized software solutions, and a whole mountain of innovative applications such as 3D printed orthodontics and dental models. 3D printing for …

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On-Demand Healthcare - WhatNext

The Rise of On-Demand Healthcare

Technological advancement and increased focus on digital transformation has not only brought immense efficiency but has also transformed customer expectations. One such consumer trend that is disrupting industries such as retail, hospitality, banking, education, etc. is “On-Demand Services”. PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates that the on-demand economy will reach a massive $335 billion by 2025. The global healthcare …

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manufacturing and supply chains - WhatNext

How 3D printing is optimizing manufacturing and supply chains

Since its inception in the 1980s, 3D printing has boomed. It started with UV-based resin systems, and has grown to cover thermoplastics, ceramics, metals, and even food. A few thousand miles up and you might even find astronauts working with bio printers trying to print soft tissues. While we’re not quite there yet, it’s not …

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Robotic Exoskeletons

Demand for Robotic Exoskeletons in Rehabilitation

World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that a staggering 2.4 billion people globally are living with health conditions that can benefit from rehabilitation. Medical rehabilitation helps individuals with disabilities attain and maintain optimal functioning of their bodies. While the benefits of rehabilitation are immense, the sector faces a lot of challenges owing to limited access to …

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Mass Production of Automotive Parts - WhatNext

3D Printing for Mass Production of Automotive Parts

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is an iterative production method that has risen from the basement to factory in just a couple of decades. In the year 2020, 3D printing in the automotive sector is rampant. From established OEMs to fresh start-ups, it seems like everyone wants a piece of the additive cake. …

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Synthetic Biology - WhatNext

Synthetic Biology – Redrawing the Drug Discovery Map

Synthetic Biology is a powerful new tool in scientists’ hands due to the recent advances in bioinformatics, DNA sequencing, and synthetic genomics. It covers a wide range of molecular activities involving the engineering of biological systems, manipulates chemicals, produces energy, maintains cell environment, and enhances human health. Synthetic biology thus aims to design and build …

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Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine - WhatNext

Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine – From Digestible Sensors to Nanorobots for Drug Delivery

Nanotechnology is used in many areas of medicine, but perhaps the most important use is in precision medicine. While there are some well-known problems with using general immunizations to protect against everything, precision medicine goes one step further by being able to target exactly what is needed to treat or prevent risks determined by an …

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Truly Artificially Intelligent Limbs - WhatNext

Truly Artificially Intelligent Limbs

Technological integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the Prosthetic and Orthotic industry has become a boon for persons with disabilities. The concept of neural network has been used by the leading manufacturers of rehabilitation aids for simulating various anatomical and biomechanical functions of the lost parts of the human body. Moving from …

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