CONTENTS FEATURES 2 Coping with the Pandemic: Transitioning from Aerospace to Medical 7 Using Dynamic Weld Mode Welder to Tackle Hard-toHandle Plastic Part Applications 10 The Path to Standardization for AM Medical Products 14 Advanced Extrusion Techniques ON THE COVER APPLICATION BRIEFS 18 Additive Manufacturing Offers New Hope for Treating Women's Pelvic Floor Disorders 21 AM: Quickly Adapting in Tandem with Medical Innovation The University of Bath (United Kingdom) developed a way to coax microscopic particles and droplets into precise patterns using the power of sound in air. Called sonolithography, the technique offers farreaching implications for printing in the medical field. Learn more on page 23. (Credit: University of Bath) TECH BRIEFS 23 Sonolithography Uses Ultrasound for Non-Contact Patterning on Surfaces 23 Turning Pollen into 3D Printing Ink for Biomedical Applications 25 Automation in Electronics Manufacturing Enables Better Patient Care 26 A Versatile Tool for CNC Machining of Medical Devices 28 3D Printing Technique Creates Intricate Medical Implants MEDICAL MANUFACTURING AND OUTSOURCING SPECIAL REPORT NOVEMBER 2021 1