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Materialise Opens 3D Printing Center in Chinese Hospital

Belgian-based company Materialise, specialised in 3D software and 3D printing applications for the medical sector, has announced it will open a 3D printing center at Fuwai Hospital in Beijing.

By collaborating with Materialise, China’s largest cardiovascular hospital  aims to bring the possibilities offered by 3D printed clinical planning tools, such as HeartPrint, to medical specialists in China. The agreement was signed in the presence of a delegation of Belgian government officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Chairman of the Board, Peter Leys, signing on behalf of Materialise: “Materialise highly anticipates working closely together with Fuwai Hospital, and Chinese regulatory authorities, to enable doctors and patients to benefit from 3D Printed heart models. Around the world, these heart models have already proven invaluable for the preparation of complex interventions, thereby improving outcomes and in many cases, saving lives. This is especially true for young babies born with heart defects due to the complexity that comes with treating patients so young and delicate.

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Fuwai Hospital’s President, Dr. Hu Shengshou, said: “We appreciate the opportunity to work with a company that has 25 years of experience in medical 3D Printing as they help us navigate opportunities and achieve medical 3D Printing goals in a safe, economical and sustainable way. With this collaboration, Fuwai Hospital will become China’s leading center for 3D printed heart model education, spreading knowledge of the technology and how it can be used by surgeons to the benefit of the Chinese public.”


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