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From vascular and orthopedics to pediatrics and cardiology, patient-specific 3D anatomical models created at the point of care are reshaping surgical planning, training, and team communication across health systems and care providers.


Studies report ~41 minutes saved per case and >$2,500 in OR cost reduction.

This free eBook compiles published evidence and practical playbooks so you can evaluate impact, map imaging→segmentation→print workflows, and quantify ROI for stakeholders.

Inside the free eBook: clinical evidence, specialty use cases, in-hospital workflow tips, and a simple framework for the business case.

What is Point of Care 3D Printing?

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  • Transforms CT/MRI scans into lifelike, patient-specific 3D anatomical models directly within the hospital.
  • Delivers surgical models in hours—not weeks—supporting urgent and complex cases.
  • Enables surgeons, radiologists, and engineers to collaborate more effectively with a shared, tactile reference.
  • Reduces reliance on outsourcing while protecting sensitive patient data.
  • Helps hospitals control costs, streamline workflows, and accelerate clinical innovation.

Impact That Reaches Every Care Team

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Hospitals and Medical Institutions

Improve efficiency and reduce OR costs

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Surgeons & Radiologists

Plan on a lifelike, patient-specific anatomical model; change approach before the OR.

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Biomedical Engineers

Drive clinical innovation in-house

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Clinical Innovation Teams

Train on realistic models; accelerate research without body donors or outsourcing

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Improve efficiency and reduce OR costs

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Plan on a lifelike, patient-specific anatomical model; change approach before the OR.

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Drive clinical innovation in-house

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Train on realistic models; accelerate research without body donors or outsourcing

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What 3D Anatomical Models Deliver at the Point of Care

Medical point of care 3D printing brings the creation of patient-specific anatomical models directly into the hospital. These models are used to support critical areas such as:

  • Surgical planning: visualize complex anatomy, rehearse approaches, reduce risks.
  • Training & education: give residents lifelike practice and standardize simulation.
  • Patient-matched tools: create sterilizable cutting/drill guides for precision.
  • Clinical training to enhance education and improve understanding of anatomy
  • Patient & team communication: show the plan, align decisions, improve consent.
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Improving Communication and Education

Patient-specific anatomical models bring clarity to complex conditions. Families can see and hold lifelike representations of anatomy, helping them understand diagnoses and procedures more easily and strengthening trust with their care team. At the same time, medical students and residents gain a hands-on learning experience that improves engagement, recall, and confidence.

The Proven Benefits of Medical Point of Care 3D Printing

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Save Time in Surgery

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Reduce Operational Costs

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Improve Surgical Outcomes

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Strengthen Patient-Doctor Communication and Education

Ready to See the Latest Evidence?

Learn how patient-specific models are improving outcomes across specialties.

Clinical Applications of Anatomical Models

From complex surgeries to urgent cases, patient-specific anatomical models support faster preparation, clearer communication, and better outcomes across specialties.

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Cardiac Surgery

Plan resections and repairs with greater confidence and explain procedures to families with clarity.

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Orthopedics

Use anatomical models and surgical guides to shorten operations, improve accuracy, and reduce complications.

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Neurosurgery & Skull Base

Rehearse delicate, high-risk procedures on lifelike models that replicate bone, tissue, and neurovascular structures.

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Vascular / Endovascular

Simulate complex vascular interventions and train teams with realistic patient-specific models.

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Pediatric Complex Surgery

Prepare for rare and challenging pediatric cases and improve family and patient communication through tangible models.

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Plan resections and repairs with greater confidence and explain procedures to families with clarity.

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Use anatomical models and surgical guides to shorten operations, improve accuracy, and reduce complications.

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Rehearse delicate, high-risk procedures on lifelike models that replicate bone, tissue, and neurovascular structures.

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Simulate complex vascular interventions and train teams with realistic patient-specific models.

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Prepare for rare and challenging pediatric cases and improve family and patient communication through tangible models.

Real-World Success Stories

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Seattle Children’s uses 3D printing to plan complex surgeries & personalize care.

Learn how Seattle Children's Hospital is employing Stratasys 3D printing to map out complex surgeries, as well as specializing care for individual patients.

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Roy's Story: Planning tumor surgery with 3D printed Technology.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital utilizes 3D printing medical devices and other technologies to save a young patient's life.

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Humanitas University: 3D Printing for Research, Education & Surgery

See how Humanitas University uses the Stratasys J850 Digital Anatomy 3D printer to enhance surgical planning, education, and medical research with lifelike anatomical models.

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Leading Barcelona Children’s Hospital Embraces 3D Printing

SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital leverages medical modeling with 3D printing anatomy models to advance scientific research and treatments.

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Advancing Eyelid Surgery Training with 3D Printed Anatomical Models

The Medical University of Innsbruck transformed eyelid surgery training with 3D printed anatomical models.

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3D Printing: A New Dimension for Medical Simulation

Neurosurgical trainees at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi (AIIMS Delhi) use Stratasys FDM and PolyJet solutions to develop neurosurgical simulators for craniotomy and neuro-endoscopic surgery.

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Seattle Children’s uses 3D printing to plan complex surgeries & personalize care.

Learn how Seattle Children's Hospital is employing Stratasys 3D printing to map out complex surgeries, as well as specializing care for individual patients.

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Roy's Story: Planning tumor surgery with 3D printed Technology.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital utilizes 3D printing medical devices and other technologies to save a young patient's life.

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Humanitas University: 3D Printing for Research, Education & Surgery

See how Humanitas University uses the Stratasys J850 Digital Anatomy 3D printer to enhance surgical planning, education, and medical research with lifelike anatomical models.

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Leading Barcelona Children’s Hospital Embraces 3D Printing

SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital leverages medical modeling with 3D printing anatomy models to advance scientific research and treatments.

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Advancing Eyelid Surgery Training with 3D Printed Anatomical Models

The Medical University of Innsbruck transformed eyelid surgery training with 3D printed anatomical models.

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Neurosurgical trainees at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi (AIIMS Delhi) use Stratasys FDM and PolyJet solutions to develop neurosurgical simulators for craniotomy and neuro-endoscopic surgery.