This document discusses the potential for 3D printing and "biomodelling" in healthcare. Some key points: - 3D printing allows for highly customized and personalized devices and prosthetics to be produced using a variety of materials. This reduces waste and the need for large factories. - "Biomodelling" involves using 3D printing and simulation to plan and model surgeries, improving efficiency and outcomes. The world's first "biomodel" was created for a child in 1993. - The author advocates for a future where hospitals can locally manufacture devices and prosthetics using 3D printing, reducing costs and reliance on imports while creating local jobs. Community-based, personalized healthcare is seen

2. “A NEUROSURGEON’S BONE
FACTORY”
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Foundation
Australian Research
1991 to 2016

3. MATER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 1993
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4. FRONTO NASAL ENCEPHALOCOELE
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5. WORLDS FIRST “BIOMODEL” CHILD
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6. ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 1994
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First Child to benefit from BioModel simulation &
planning

7. A SPANISH RIBCAGE MADE IN
AUSTRALIA 2015
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8. • 3D printing in a range of materials
Polymers, metals, biomaterials, cellular tissue, food.
• Rapid prototyping of BioModels, devices and
prosthetics
• Complex and unique structures
• Highly customisable and iterative to perfect design
• Less waste
• Eliminates inventory
• Reduces logistics
• No need for factories
Advantages of ‘BioModelling’

9. 3D PRINTING IS GLOBALLY DISRUPTIVE!

10. COMMUNITY BASED PERSONALISED
HEALTHCARE
• Physician engagement in design and manufacture
• Assistance in planning and execution of surgery
• Surgical planning that optimises efficiency
• Engagement of patients in their care and recovery
• Hospitals that direct manufacture devices and prosthetics
• Reduction of the reliance on imported goods
• Reduction of logisitics, storage and inventory
• Locally generated intellectual property
• Integration with local schools and universities curriculum
• Employment and research opportunities
• Improved outcomes in a sustainable ecosystem

11. WE MUST REGULATE THE PROCESS
BECAUSE
We cannot regulate the personalised
device!

12. WE NEED!
‘Process based quality systems’ of the
highest standard
Reimbursement for surgical planning and
simulation

13. WHAT IS OUR MISSION?
• We work to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and
create sustainable value based outcomes.
• We provide software and manufacturing architecture
to deliver quality care for patients.
• We invite ideas and provide architecture to the
schools, hospitals and universities that enable
healthcare and creativity.
• We work with patients, government, and insurers to
ensure that a cost effective and sustainable healthcare
system is affordable and available to all people.

14. WHAT PART CAN YOU PLAY?
• Component technologies that enable
the process
• Contribution to a universal quality
system
• Education and simulation
• Innovative research and development
• Clinical trials of product
• External validation
• Intellectual property

15. THE FUTURE??
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• Hospital manufacturing
• Process specific quality systems
• Reimbursement by Government and insurers
• Research funding for Hospitals and
Universities
• Patient specific devices and prosthetics
• ‘Solutions’ surgical planning portal
• ‘Diversity’ library, simulation and training
portal
• Empowerment of local communities and
people

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