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Skin and bones at the heart of futuristic Brisbane facility
Based on the Herston Health Precinct on the grounds of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, the facility has direct access to patients, and boasts a mechanical workshop, 3D printing lab, digital innovation hub and tissue laboratory.
The 3D printers at the institute are capable of producing a range of items and implants.Credit:Stuart Layt
The institute is a direct collaboration with the Queensland University of Technology, and was officially opened on Wednesday by Dr Wagels and Health Minister Yvette D’Ath.
Ms D’Ath said it was a big boost for medical innovation in Queensland.
“This is a state-of-the-art facility which will be the first of its kind in Australia,” the minister said.
“It will employ 3D-printing and modelling…
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