Spanish health tech firm Avinent has purchased a 3D printer capable of producing multi-colour, multi-texture, multi-material models in a single print to expand its offering of anatomical and dental models for use in healthcare settings. We find out if this technology may be the future of surgical simulation and patient engagement.

Plus, we take a look at an innovative drug delivery robot designed to carry a therapeutic payload more than 100 times its own weight, explore the dangers of holding back on strong AI regulation in healthcare, and examine the potential of Google’s AI software, which is claimed to be able to detect late-stage breast cancer cells faster, and with more accuracy than pathologists.

Also in this issue, we profile the role of cybersecurity in the growing medical device market and find out how developments in brain-powered prosthetics could help to restore sensory feedback for users.

As always, we also round up the latest news from the medical device industry, and get comment and analysis from GlobalData’s healthcare analysts on market dynamics, product innovation, regional developments and regulatory issues.

Eloise McLennan, editor