Craig Rosenblum, President of Himed, provided comentary in the August 2025 issue of BONEZONE, discussing bioceramic 3D printing. The article recapped next-generation materials for 3D printing, as highlighted in the OMTEC Panel Discussion from June 2025.
Every company has an origin story that informs how they operate today.
In this recent interview from Ceramic Applications magazine, Himed's President, Craig Rosenblum, helps contextualize our company's recent foray into bioceramic 3D-printing by explaining some of the foundational R&D efforts we made at the outset in the mid 1990's. Maintaining focus on calcium phosphate materials, and committing early on to a unique production philosophy that stacks in-house material creation, processing, and R&D, to ensure full control of the supply chain has allowed Himed to simultaneously develop new innovations while meeting the daily demands of fulfilling global raw material orders to dental and orthopedic device manufacturers.
The establishment of the Bioceramics Center of Excellence™ and Himed's ongoing research partnership with 3D-printer manufacturer Lithoz underscore our company’s continued commitment to improving health outcomes through the rigorous application of biomaterials like hydroxyapatite and beta-TCP. Available for download via link.
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This excerpt was originally published in Volume 2025 Issue 2 of Ceramic Applications magazine. Ceramic Applications is committed to sharing valuable information and insights about high performance ceramic materials across a wide variety of industries. To learn more about Ceramic Applications visit: https://www.ceramic-applications.com/
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There’s no question that 3D printing will reshape many features of the medical device manufacturing landscape in the years ahead. However, charting a path toward its adoption isn’t straightforward. At Himed, we’ve focused primarily on materials, specifically how bioceramics—which have a proven track record of clinical performance—can be successfully applied to additive manufacturing.
In June Himed participated in a panel discussion on the emerging materials that will drive the future of 3D printing in medical devices. For anyone who missed the discussion, a video link is available via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysdVjb_Kq2Y
Many thanks to Daniel Cook at ORTHOWORLD INC. for his ongoing interest in this topic, Matthew Shomper for moderating the dialogue, and to the other panelists, Scott Taylor and Bryan Naab, for providing valuable insights into how materials can unlock new possibilities for medical device manufacturers.
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Description: Orthopedic companies want to produce high-performance implants with intricate structures and strong mechanical properties. To meet these demands, additive manufacturing suppliers are building devices with bioresorbable polymers, tantalum, bioceramics and advanced metal alloys that improve biomechanics, enhance fixation and help the body heal. Hear from leaders in the field about the benefits of innovative materials and determine which option is best suited for your groundbreaking devices.
Date: Thursday, June 19
Time: 10:10 am - 11:00 am
Location: OMTEC Tech Center, Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center - Chicago, IL
