3D Printing Biocompatible Polymer Composite having "bone like" qualities
A non-re sorbable yet absorbent PAPC composition having a cellular structure with porous and non porous surface.
The 3D Printed "Bone Like" Behavior of FibreTuff PAPC
Fall 2024 Presentations - 3D printing FibreTuff PAPC for Additive Manufacturing
Military Medicine 2023: Additive Manufacturing for Fabrication of Point-of-Care Therapies in Austere Environments
FibreTuff PAPC awarded in the Top 10 3D Printing Trends in Healthcare (2023)
Robert Joyce will present at (3) conferences during the fall of 2024. The SPE FOAMS 2024 conference in King of Prussia September 17-20 / Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis 2024 - October 16-17 and AMI Performance Polyamides in Cleveland November. He will share his 20+ years of growing innovative foaming technology to eventually 3D print PAPC+Nylon66 having bone like performance.
FibreTuff PAPC awarded in the Top 10 3D Printing Trends in Healthcare (2023)
Military Medicine 2023: Additive Manufacturing for Fabrication of Point-of-Care Therapies in Austere Environments
FibreTuff PAPC awarded in the Top 10 3D Printing Trends in Healthcare (2023)
FibreTuff is listed in the Top 10 3D Printing Trends in 2023 by StartUs insights for Biocompatible Materials. We're very Thankful for the recognition. The printed PAPC has been tested in vivo and by University's in vitro without any adverse effects to cells and tissues. Matter of fact, Bioactivity was present and there has been osteoblast
FibreTuff is listed in the Top 10 3D Printing Trends in 2023 by StartUs insights for Biocompatible Materials. We're very Thankful for the recognition. The printed PAPC has been tested in vivo and by University's in vitro without any adverse effects to cells and tissues. Matter of fact, Bioactivity was present and there has been osteoblast adhesion without hydroxyapatite (Ha). We have a huge upside because FibreTuff PAPC has non resorbable ingredients without pore closure.
Military Medicine 2023: Additive Manufacturing for Fabrication of Point-of-Care Therapies in Austere Environments
Military Medicine 2023: Additive Manufacturing for Fabrication of Point-of-Care Therapies in Austere Environments
Military Medicine 2023: Additive Manufacturing for Fabrication of Point-of-Care Therapies in Austere Environments
Military Medicine publication of 3D printing FibreTuff PAPC in austere deployment and point-of-care rapid fabrication. A variety of 3D printed examples include medical supplies, including human tissues and bioactive bandages, in prolonged field care scenarios. In this pilot project, the aim was to investigate the ability to 3D print a ran
Military Medicine publication of 3D printing FibreTuff PAPC in austere deployment and point-of-care rapid fabrication. A variety of 3D printed examples include medical supplies, including human tissues and bioactive bandages, in prolonged field care scenarios. In this pilot project, the aim was to investigate the ability to 3D print a range of potential biomedical supplies and solutions in an austere field environment. FibreTuff is thankful for being selected as the biocompatible filament of choice.
IMECE 2023 Conference includes 3D printed FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon 66 bone scaffolds.
3D Printed Methods can Naturally Generate Surface Porosity with FibreTuff Technology
Military Medicine 2023: Additive Manufacturing for Fabrication of Point-of-Care Therapies in Austere Environments
The 3D Printing of FibreTuff PAPC is the best material to replace bone like properties. One can construct cortical and cancellous bone, plus, there is a nonbinary radiographic image not radiolucent or radiopaque. The radiopacity isn't too bright for showing bone bridging and we believe won't require implant removal to identify evidence ba
The 3D Printing of FibreTuff PAPC is the best material to replace bone like properties. One can construct cortical and cancellous bone, plus, there is a nonbinary radiographic image not radiolucent or radiopaque. The radiopacity isn't too bright for showing bone bridging and we believe won't require implant removal to identify evidence based healing. Further, we believe this radiopacity will be very beneficial to ascertain data for Artificial Intelligence - process optimization for quality of micropore construction.
3D Printed Methods can Naturally Generate Surface Porosity with FibreTuff Technology
3D Printed Methods can Naturally Generate Surface Porosity with FibreTuff Technology
3D Printed Methods can Naturally Generate Surface Porosity with FibreTuff Technology
The printed FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66 has hydrophilicity helping attract antibiotic liquids to minimize infection. This printed PAPC features surpasses several Chinese scientist’s whom have identified a nano mineralized Hydroxyapatite Nylon66 (HaNylon66) replacement of titanium, more specifically, PEEK for spinal implants. Reference: Zhipeng
The printed FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66 has hydrophilicity helping attract antibiotic liquids to minimize infection. This printed PAPC features surpasses several Chinese scientist’s whom have identified a nano mineralized Hydroxyapatite Nylon66 (HaNylon66) replacement of titanium, more specifically, PEEK for spinal implants. Reference: Zhipeng Deng, Bowen Hu, Xi Yang, Lei Wang, and Yueming Song The improved bioactive n- HA/PA66 cage versus the PEEK cage in anterior cervical fusion: results from a 6-year follow- up and a case-matched study.
3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66 implanted as a Dental Bone Graft
3D Printed Methods can Naturally Generate Surface Porosity with FibreTuff Technology
3D Printed Methods can Naturally Generate Surface Porosity with FibreTuff Technology
The 3D Printing of FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66 has been implanted for a Dental Bone Grafting Material. This printed PAPC biomaterial was autoclaved at 250C for 20min at 28psi, immersed in antibiotics, then customized to the desired shape, implanted and closed with sutures.
3D Printing PAPC Bone Mechanics by Universities
Investigation by Implant Research Center at Drexel University on FibreTuff
Abigail Tetteh PhD student at the Implant Research Center Drexel University and Dr's MacDonald and Kurtz helped produce this poster where 3D printed bone like replicas made with FibreTuff were analyzed. The data collected indicated FibreTuff biocompatible filaments produced a cancellous structure. Awesome work performed by the team to validate FibreTuff impressive 3D printing qualities. More information coming soon.
Duquesne University 3D Prints Hyoid Bone with FibreTuff for Bone Fracture Investigation.
Roger Sherman's presented at Duquesne University this poster for Graduate Research Symposium. His work with Dr's Hammer, Viator and Marshall was outstanding. This use case by 3D printing FibreTuff biocompatible filaments as a hyoid bone will help professional's understand damage to the neck and simulate fractures.
Marshall University Prints Biocompatible Scaffolds with FibreTuff PAPC
In 2019 Marshall University professor Dr Ross Salary and his students printed FibreTuff in a FDM method to replicate bone like scaffolds and presented the poster at the Biofabrication 2019 event held in Columbus Ohio October 20-22. Dr Salary has been steadfast to analyze and find a 3D printing bone replacement with like qualities.
3D Printed PAPC Biological Performance
Cutting-Edge Biomaterial Technology
3D printing of the FibreTuff PAPC II passed Cytotoxicity and Skin irritation tests (ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10) and USP Class VI testing. The in vivo testing was performed by NAMSA a regulatory approved testing company for medical devices and implants.
Bioactivity Investigation of 3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC Cellular Structure with Micropores
Dr Sikder of Cleveland State University performed a Bioactivity investigation of 3D printing FibreTuff, having microporous cellular structure. Dr Sikder immersed the microporous disc made with FibreTuff in Simulated Body Fluids (SBF). The SEM showed printed FibreTuff was biocompatible and had apatite formation.
3D Printed FibreTuff Cellular Structure shows Apatite Formation
The 3D printing of FibreTuff has been investigated for bioactivity. The results showed biocompatible behavior with unprecedented apatite formation. These results with FibreTuff displayed improved results versus HaPEEK or AMPPEEK. FibreTuff PAPC has passed USP Class VI testing performed by NAMSA for temporary implant status.
3D Printed Bone Tissue Engineering Investigation shows Osteoblast Adhesion without Hydroxyapatite
The 3D Printing of porous scaffolds made with FibreTuff PAPC were investigated in vitro and showed osteoblast adhesion. These bone tissue engineering tests were preformed by Dr Safadi at the Medical college in Northeast Ohio.
Benchmarking the 3D printing of FibreTuff PAPC material for Bioreactor development
Christophe Marquette benchmarking the 3D printing of FibreTuff PAPC material for bioreactor development. The CAD design was produced by the 3d.FAB platform team. The design was performed by Lucas Lemarié, PhD student at SEGULA Technologies , a great example of thread integration.
Bone Scaffold Research and Technical Publications
ASME Technical Presentation FibreTuff PAPC bone scaffolds November 2023
ASME Technical Presentation FibreTuff PAPC bone scaffolds November 2023
ASME Technical Presentation FibreTuff PAPC bone scaffolds November 2023
INVESTIGATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF NYLON-6 VS. NYLON-66 ON THE MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF COMPOSITE BONE TISSUE SCAFFOLDS
The research will be published through ASME and presented by Dr Ross Salary and Robert Joyce @
2023 IMECE® International Mechanical Engineering …
ASME
3D Printed Bone Scaffold Technical Publications
ASME Technical Presentation FibreTuff PAPC bone scaffolds November 2023
ASME Technical Presentation FibreTuff PAPC bone scaffolds November 2023
1) Abigail Chaffins, Mohan Yu, Pier Paolo Claudio, James B. Day, Roozbeh (Ross) Salary. Investigation of the Functional Properties of Additively-Fabricated Triply Periodic Minimal Surface-Based Bone Scaffolds for the Treatment of Osseous Fractures. August 4, 2021
https://asmedc.silverchair.com/MSEC/proceedings/MSEC2021/85062/V001T03A004/1115357
2) Daguan Zhao, Christoph Hart, Nathan A. Weese, Chantz M. Rankin, James Kuzma, James B. Day,
Roozbeh (Ross) Salary. Experimental and Computational Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Biocompatible Bone Scaffolds, Fabricated Using Fused Deposition Modeling Additive Manufacturing Process. January 15, 2021 https://pressurevesseltech.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/MSEC/proceedings/MSEC2020/84256/V001T03A008/1095705
3D Printed Bone Scaffold Research with FibreTuff PAPC
BioProducts and Biomaterials that drive sustainability in a medical market
BioProducts and Biomaterials that drive sustainability in a medical market
1) Paavana Krishna Mandava, James B. Day, Robert Joyce, Roozbeh (Ross) Salary. Investigation of the Mechanical Properties and Bioactivity of Additively Manufactured Bone Tissue Scaffolds, Composed of Polyamide, Polyolefin, and Cellulose Fibers. Published MSEC and ASME June 27, 2022
https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/MSEC/proceedings/MSEC2022/85802/V001T01A023/1146907
2) Paavana Krishna Mandava, Joshua Blatt, Zachary Preston, Jacob Kirkendoll, Robert Joyce, Roozbeh (Ross) Salary. An Image-Based Convolutional Neural Network Platform for the Prediction of the Porosity of Composite Bone Scaffolds. IMECE November 2, 2022
BioProducts and Biomaterials that drive sustainability in a medical market
BioProducts and Biomaterials that drive sustainability in a medical market
BioProducts and Biomaterials that drive sustainability in a medical market
Glad to contribute to the publication at Degruyter with editing by Bhima Vijayendran. Well worth the time to tell a quick story - Chapter 26 on how the FibreTuff PAPC evolved into a novel biomedical composition and products. Will look forward to working again with Bhima. Thanks Bhima
FibreTuff Technology
Patents and Trademark
3D Printing "FibreTuff®”
- MOLDED PARTS WITH THERMOPLASTIC BIOPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS HAVING ORIENTED FIBERS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES AND IMPLANTS. U.S Patent 11,497,837
- CELLULOSE FIBER THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION HAVING A COSMETIC APPEARANCE AND MOLDING THEREOF. U.S Patent 10,233,
Composition of matter for thermoplastic biopolymer
- CELLULOSIC INCLUSIONS THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION AND MOLDING PARTS THEREOF. U.S. Patent 8,546,470
- CELLULOSIC INCLUSIONS THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION AND MOLDING PARTS THEREOF. U.S. Patent 9,109,118
Molded Parts made with "FibreTuff®" - MOLDED ARTICLE U.S patent 7,214,420
- MOLDED ARTICLE Canadian Patent 2,547,523
- WOOD COMPOSITE ALLOY COMPOSITION HAVING A COMPATIBILIZER THAT IMPROVES THE ABILITY TO PROCESS AND COMPRESS CELLULOSIC FIBER. U.S. Patent 7,994,241
- USPTO Registered Trademark FibreTuff® S/N 85/955,521
Talking Additive Podcast with Robert Joyce
A newly released podcast Episode 37 by global printer manufacturer Ultimaker branded as "Talking Additive" has Matt Griffin and Robert Joyce, Founder of Fibretuff discussing 3D printing automotive to medical printing development and commercialization. October 17th, 2022