How 3D printing is personalizing health care

arstechnica.comPublished: 5/20/2025

Summary

Three-dimensional printing is revolutionizing medical care by enabling personalized treatments tailored to individual patients, moving away from mass-produced solutions. Breakthrough advancements in prosthetics, like lightweight, adaptable designs for children, highlight the technology's potential for greater accessibility and affordability. This innovation extends beyond prosthetics, offering new possibilities for implants, surgical planning, drug manufacturing, and more. Historical developments, such as stereolithography in the 1980s, have laid the groundwork for these medical breakthroughs, demonstrating their transformative impact on healthcare.