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  • VA’s 3D‑printed bowling stick restoring independence for Veteran athletes

    VA’s 3D‑printed bowling stick restoring independence for Veteran athletes

    VA continues to help Veterans in their ongoing journeys to independence, health and overall wellness. This time with a 3D-printed bowling stick.

  • VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on biological 3D printing, menopause and PTSD

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on biological 3D printing, menopause and PTSD

    This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances in 3D printing biological material, menopause and military exposure, and how PTSD affects aging.

  • Impact of a 3D-printed shoulder model for Veterans

    Impact of a 3D-printed shoulder model for Veterans

    Office of Advanced Manufacturing's 3D-printed shoulder model transformed a Veteran's surgery, leading to improved quality of life.

  • VA’s 3D printed boluses revolutionizing radiation therapy for Veterans

    VA’s 3D printed boluses revolutionizing radiation therapy for Veterans

    VA is providing innovative solutions for Veterans with cancer, including using 3D printing to create boluses.

  • Revolutionizing surgical planning with 3D printing

    Revolutionizing surgical planning with 3D printing

    3D printing of pre-procedural models helps surgeons anticipate challenges and provide clearer communication with patients.

  • 3D-printed Naloxone Trainer unveiled

    3D-printed Naloxone Trainer unveiled

    The Naloxone Trainer's user-friendly design features a lifelike 3D-printed nose and a simulated naloxone nasal spray device.

  • The many ways 3D printing is enhancing VA health care

    The many ways 3D printing is enhancing VA health care

    Watch this informative discussion about how VA is using 3D to improve care and quality of life for Veterans.

  • Gulf Coast VA hosts 3D printing workshop

    Gulf Coast VA hosts 3D printing workshop

    Gulf Coast VA 3D printer workshop covered printing materials, systems operations and hands on trouble shooting.

  • New 3D printed advanced surgical tool: More efficient care

    New 3D printed advanced surgical tool: More efficient care

    A new advanced surgical planning tool receives FDA clearance to be used in VA facilities, quickening pre-surgery process.

  • VHA IE Trailblazers: How Dr. Michael Amendola uses 3D printing for Veteran Care

    VHA IE Trailblazers: How Dr. Michael Amendola uses 3D printing for Veteran Care

    Dr. Michael Amendola, one of VHA Innovation Ecosystem’s (VHA IE’s) six 2021 Innovation Fellows, took an unexpected professional turn when he embarked on the innovative path of utilizing 3D-printing technology. Here's how he uses 3D printing to advance Veteran care.

  • COVID-19 testing: VA studying 3D-printed nasal swabs to guard against future declines in traditional swabs

    COVID-19 testing: VA studying 3D-printed nasal swabs to guard against future declines in traditional swabs

    VA researchers are studying the safety and effectiveness of 3D-printed nasal swabs, in case of another urgent nationwide need to test patients for COVID-19 or other infectious diseases.

  • Veterans with visual impairments benefit from 3D printing technology at VA

    Veterans with visual impairments benefit from 3D printing technology at VA

    With VA’s Blind and Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Continuum of Care, Veterans with visual impairments are achieving independence.

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Last updated June 30, 2026

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