USTGlobal. 3D Printing. Changing the Face of Healthcare

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1 USTGlobal 3D Printing Changing the Face of Healthcare UST Global Inc, November 2017

2 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Challenges 3 Impact of 3D Printing 4 IT Solutions for 3D Printing 5 How UST Global Can Help 5 Bringing 3D printing technology into the Healthcare industry to drive it forward 6 3D Printing - Changing the Face of Healthcare I NOVEMBER

3 Introduction 3D Printing has been in use in the Healthcare industry in the past few years. 3D printing technology has been used effectively in several areas of Healthcare: To develop custom orthopedic implants and prosthetics - dental work and hearing aids, prosthetics, and medical sensors which can all be made from plastic or pliable materials and often need to be tailored for a specific patient. Plan surgery or specific treatment plans for patients using precise anatomical models printed using CT or MRI scan reports. Use 3D printed cadavers and organs for medical training purposes. Medical device prototyping is also feasible using 3D printing technology. 3D printed drugs including pills, and other bio-compactable/biodegradable devices for delivering cancer medicines. 3D printers capable of assembling compounds at molecular level is a future possibility. Bio-print live tissues for organ transplant and for testing during drug development. Heart valves with smooth muscle cells and skin cells interwoven with structural material that can act as blood vessels have already been developed and tested. Future of 3D printing in the medical field includes printing of living tissues/organs, which can be used for organ transplants. Challenges When printing biocompatible devices, drugs and tissues/organs, each requires specific materials which range from plastics, metals, tissues and biocompatible compounds. These materials need to be researched and decided upon after many rounds of trial and error testing methods. Finding the right material Challenges in Healthcare 3D printing are of three types: Developing the right printer Having the right printer software When it comes to printing biocompatible materials, the printer used should also be developed accordingly. Printer parts and dimensions must be set specifically to print specific kinds of items ranging from medical equipment made of plastic, tissues like skin and ear cartilage, and possibly organs composed of cells and tissues. When it comes to printing biocompatible materials like tissues or organs, the biggest challenge is to get the right dimension of the necessary item. It is important that the printed item mimics the right texture, elasticity and density of the tissue/organ being printed. The printer software should have the necessary criteria settings to meet all these specifications and more. 3D Printing - Changing the Face of Healthcare I NOVEMBER

4 Impact of 3D Printing Despite the challenges, 3D printing will have a major impact in the industry: Advances in Healthcare technologies Better care deliverance by helping to learn specific medical cases Better learning tools for medical training and treatment planning Scope for further research, with live organ printing capabilities in future Improvement in Healthcare infrastructure Speedy production and increased durability of products Cost control methods for hospitals and labs by enabling prototype production 3D Printing - Changing the Face of Healthcare I NOVEMBER

5 IT Solutions for 3D Printing The following constitute IT Solutions for 3D printing technology: Data Preparation Packages Data Management and Traceability Data preparation for 3D printing materials is an area which requires IT services. It should be a complete solution comprising of front end data preparation software, designing suite and machine control software. Data specifications must include choosing the material, dimensions, elasticity, density, temperature tolerance, texture, etc. A 3D printer needs an environment integrated with automation and data management. In the medical field, the data needs to be traceable too; i.e., there should be a system to review the history, source and use of the data. Data must be directly connected to the 3D printer through a build processor software suite. How UST Global Can Help Providing the best IT solutions and support to build sophisticated machines At UST Global, we have the best team to collaborate with leading clients and give the best results. BEST COLLABORATION Collaborating with the leaders in the industry, incorporating elements of bionics and programing into the system EXPERT TEAM A dedicated team willing to take initiatives in learning and building SMART SOLUTIONS Custom software solutions and support for the developed system, bringing new dimensions to healthcare and 3D printing 3D Printing - Changing the Face of Healthcare I NOVEMBER

6 Bringing 3D printing technology into the Healthcare industry to drive it forward Consulting Engineering Services Engineering Services Consultancy Providing insurance to product companies are based on various criteria. At UST Global, we act as consultants in risk adjustment programs, where we collaborate with medical 3D printer manufacturers and insurance companies to provide the best insurance policies for the printers, covering maintenance and manufacturing costs. It is important have the developments in 3D printing technology monitored by risk experts, and work with clients and partners to identify possible issues that may arise when using 3D printing for Medicare at a commercial level. Our idea is to leverage our clients knowledge on 3D printing and develop smart insurance solutions for commercial 3D printing for medical purposes. Getting a product into market on time is of prime focus for any product company. When it comes to designing, the engineering expertise is often acquired from outside firms either through partnerships or through consulting. At UST Global, we can partner with or become consultants to 3D printer manufacturers in developing new printing methods, primarily focusing on Healthcare 3D printing. We partner with leading product companies in designing printer machine control software, and set the necessary criteria and material compatibility with which n number of materials can be designed and printed. An engineering services consultant can help establish the necessary infrastructure and vendor channels required to produce a product. For smaller 3D printer production companies, UST Global can help realize their full market potential even after manufacturing is complete. As consultants, we can help a company find the right market for their finished product, by linking with our existing clients if necessary, and help identify distribution centers all over the world. Extended Services Setting up an environment for a 3D printer to function is an important task, especially for Healthcare clients. These services will include developing: Data preparation software which can extract the required modelling data from research and clinical reports Software suite for designing the product prototype by inputting the right specifications for the product to be printed Data warehouse specific to the Healthcare client to store, access, trace, and manage the data 3D Printing - Changing the Face of Healthcare I NOVEMBER

7 ABOUT UST GLOBAL UST Global is a fast-growing digital technology company that provides advanced computing and digital services to large private and public enterprises around the world. Driven by a larger purpose of Transforming Lives and the philosophy of fewer Clients, more Attention, we bring in the entrepreneurial spirit that seeks the fastest path to value in today s digital economy. Our innovative technology services and pioneering social programs make us stand apart. UST Global is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California and operates in 21 countries. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies in Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Retail, High Technology, Manufacturing, Shipping, and Telecom. UST Global believes in building long-lasting, strategic business relationships through agile and client-centric global engagement models that combine local experts and resources with cost, scale, and quality advantages of global operations. For more information, please visit: USTGlobal Corporate Office UST Global 5 Polaris Way, Second Floor, Aliso Viejo, CA Tel: (949) Fax: (949) For further information contact: info@ust-global.com /USTGlobal /USTGlobal /ustglobalweb /company/ust-global

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