The advancement of **3D printing technology** has revolutionized various industries, with the medical field experiencing particularly transformative changes. Recently, a team of researchers from the Surface Technology Group at the Hannover Laser Center (LZH) in Germany has introduced an innovative method for creating medical micro-implants using a miniaturized version of selective laser melting (SLM), known as **selective laser micro-melting (SLμM)**. This breakthrough allows for the precise fabrication of micro-implants or the coating of metallic materials such as platinum, nickel-titanium, and stainless steel, offering greater flexibility and customization in medical devices. This development is part of the **REMEDIS project**, a collaborative effort between LZH and the Biotechnology Research Institute at Rostock University in Germany. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Using SLμM technology, scientists have successfully coated pacemaker electrodes with platinum and created 3D lattice structures from nickel-titanium (NiTi) and intravascular stents made from stainless steel. One of the key goals of this research is to enhance the longevity of pacemakers by enabling intelligent adjustments to the shape and surface of their electrodes. Platinum, known for its bio-inertness and excellent electrical conductivity, is ideal for this purpose. However, its high hardness makes it challenging to work with on a microscopic scale using traditional methods. Thanks to the SLμM process, researchers have now been able to apply a platinum-rhodium alloy to pacemaker components with remarkable precision. In addition to electrode coatings, the team has also demonstrated the ability to produce complex 3D structures from titanium-nickel memory alloys with a resolution of up to 90 microns. These structures retain all the properties of shape-memory alloys, opening new possibilities for personalized medical implants such as stents or bone substitutes. Furthermore, the use of laser micro-fusion technology has enabled the production of small-scale endovascular stents made from stainless steel 316. Researchers have designed and manufactured a compact unit that exhibits mechanical properties comparable to conventional stents, proving the potential of this technique in creating advanced, patient-specific medical devices. These developments highlight the growing impact of 3D printing in medicine, offering more accurate, efficient, and tailored solutions for patients around the world.

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