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  • 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.

  • Transforming smiles: Denture solutions for Veterans

    Transforming smiles: Denture solutions for Veterans

    Results allowed dentures to stay firmly in place during everyday activities like eating and speaking.

  • 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.

  • Marine Veteran develops complex prosthetics for Veterans

    Marine Veteran develops complex prosthetics for Veterans

    Prosthetic orthotist and Marine Veteran produces wide range of prosthetic devices for Veterans. Some exceed capabilities of most models today.

  • 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.

  • Amid shortage of face masks, researchers explore 3D options to guard against COVID-19, other infectious diseases

    Amid shortage of face masks, researchers explore 3D options to guard against COVID-19, other infectious diseases

    A newly published study evaluated how well the 3D masks perform, with a focus on the filter materials used to block out airborne particles and liquid contaminants. The project team found a wide range of filter efficiency in the 3D masks, including some filters that met or closely approached the criteria needed to make a typical N95. Others did not filter nearly as well when matched up against the N95.

  • VHA invents reusable Personal Protective Equipment to protect providers

    VHA invents reusable Personal Protective Equipment to protect providers

    A team of VA researchers from VHA developed universal, reusable Personal Protective Equipment Powered called the Air Purifying Respirator.

  • 2021: Veterans Health Administration’s 75th anniversary

    2021: Veterans Health Administration’s 75th anniversary

    For 75 years, the Veterans Health Administration has honored America’s Veterans by providing exceptional care to improve their health and well-being. This new video reviews VA’s legacy of caring.

  • Employee input elevates VA as a leading innovative health care workplace

    Employee input elevates VA as a leading innovative health care workplace

    Innovation is essential to delivering modern, high-quality health care. Embracing new technologies and exploring groundbreaking techniques is not only encouraged at VA — it’s celebrated. Take a look at 3D printing, a relatively new technology with a myriad of applications to health care.

  • VA mask invention enhances communication

    VA mask invention enhances communication

    The Clear Talker mask is an invention from the Central Virginia VA Health Care System meant to aid in communication between patients and staff. A product of the hospital’s Assistive Technology team.

  • 3D printing innovations deliver medical breakthroughs for Veterans

    3D printing innovations deliver medical breakthroughs for Veterans

    The benefits of 3D printing are limitless—from individually customized care, such as creating hand and foot orthotics, prosthetic limbs, and reconstructive surgery, to more groundbreaking applications, such as the ability to accurately replicate a patient’s heart, lung, spine, or aortic valve. Clearly, 3D printing has a profound impact on Veterans’ lives.

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Last updated May 25, 2025

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