- Craig Rosenblum
- Mar 7
- 1 min read
This article in Additive Manufacturing Media highlights how Himed’s hydroxyapatite-based MCD Apatitic Abrasive addresses one of the persistent challenges in 3D-printed medical implants: removing loosely adherent build material while achieving a biologically favorable surface.
Unlike conventional blasting media such as aluminum oxide or glass beads, MCD Apatitic Abrasive can impart a highly controlled micro-texture that supports bone growth without leaving behind residual contaminant. Because it is a calcium phosphate–based soluble blast media, it can be effectively removed via passivation in accordance with ASTM F86. Aluminum oxide and glass beads cannot, often leaving behind material shards embedded throughout the implant surface, which has the potential to impact the mechanical properties of the device.
“We can optimize the performance of the material specifically against the type of treatment that we're aiming for and for that matter our knowledge of the end treatment,” says Craig Rosenblum, president.
For implant manufacturers balancing performance, cleanliness, and regulatory expectations, MCD Apatitic Abrasive offers a materials-driven strategy for safer and more predictable implant post-processing. For more information and to read the full feature article, visit link.
