Groundbreaking Collaboration Enhances Diagnostic Precision
Stratasys Ltd. and Siemens Healthineers have unveiled revolutionary research demonstrating unprecedented accuracy in 3D-printed medical imaging phantoms. This breakthrough allows these advanced models to precisely replicate human anatomy, establishing a new gold standard in medical imaging technology.
The partnership combines Stratasys’ innovative RadioMatrix materials and Digital Anatomy technology with Siemens Healthineers’ sophisticated algorithms to dramatically improve complex anatomical imaging phantoms. This advancement enables medical professionals to replace simplistic models with highly detailed, patient-specific alternatives for pre-surgical planning and medical education.
Superior Anatomical Accuracy Delivers Clinical Benefits
Recent research confirms that these anatomically precise, patient-specific 3D-printed phantoms offer scalable, cost-effective solutions for developing new CT scan algorithms while significantly enhancing diagnostic precision. The technology creates patient-specific anatomical models that faithfully reproduce both normal anatomy and pathological conditions.
“The integration of 3D-printing solutions to create patient-realistic CT phantoms, combined with the Digital Anatomy technology from Stratasys, represents a significant innovation in the field of computed tomography,” explained Jesús Fernández Léon, Head of Computed Tomography Product & Clinical Marketing at Siemens Healthineers.
Léon further emphasized, “This cooperation not only enhances our ability to assess and verify the performance of modern CT systems but also ensures that our algorithms can rely on a highly realistic depiction of human anatomy. By working together, we are setting new standards in medical imaging.”
These groundbreaking findings were presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting this winter.Additionally, these phantoms create new opportunities for education, training, and research in radiology, ultimately enhancing patient care while reducing costs.
Transformative Benefits for Medical Imaging
The collaborative innovation will accelerate advancements in medical imaging through multiple pathways:
- Enhanced Realism: The integration of Stratasys’ cutting-edge Digital Anatomy technology with Siemens Healthineers’ advanced imaging capabilities creates phantoms with unprecedented radiopacity and anatomical accuracy. These models replicate clinical imaging outcomes far more faithfully than traditional alternatives, addressing longstanding consistency challenges while preserving critical anatomical details.
- Data Consistency: These phantoms eliminate ethical concerns and variability issues associated with human scans or cadavers by providing repeatable data sets based on identical anatomy.
- Algorithm Development: The ultra-realistic phantoms significantly accelerate imaging algorithm development, drive materials innovation, and enable exploration of novel clinical and academic applications through advanced post-processing and validation data for AI-based software solutions.
Practical Applications Transform Healthcare Delivery
Healthcare facilities utilizing these advanced 3D-printed phantoms can dramatically improve CT scanner calibration and performance, resulting in more accurate diagnostics and improved patient outcomes. Additionally, these phantoms create new opportunities for education, training, and research in radiology, ultimately enhancing patient care while reducing costs.
“The collaboration between Stratasys and Siemens Healthineers will pave the way for innovations that enhance imaging precision, improve training efficiency, and reduce reliance on cadavers,” said Erez Ben Zvi, Vice President of Healthcare at Stratasys. “This is a game-changer for the medical community. We believe this work can speed up the advancement of medicine and improve patient outcomes.”
Unprecedented Precision Sets New Standard
The RSNA presentation highlighted the remarkable accuracy of these printed models, with deviations from actual anatomy measuring as little as single Hounsfield units (HU) in critical structures like grey matter and veins. This exceptional level of precision establishes new benchmarks for CT imaging research and development.
By combining advanced 3D printing technology with sophisticated medical imaging algorithms, Stratasys and Siemens Healthineers are fundamentally transforming how medical professionals train, diagnose, and prepare for complex procedures, promising significant improvements in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.This exceptional level of precision establishes new benchmarks for CT imaging research and development.
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