This ceramic ink can 3D-print bones directly into a patient’s body. Here’s how

Apr 12, 2021

A newly discovered 3D-printing method could be revolutionary for bone cancer treatment. Image: Unsplash/ ZMorph All-in-One 3D Printers

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