Great visitor interest at the Long Night of University Medicine – experience 3D printing up close
On September 12, the “Long Night of University Medicine” once again invited thousands of guests to discover the diversity of research, teaching, and patient care at the UKM up close. The event also marked the highlight of the 100th anniversary of University Medicine Münster and offered a colorful program for young and old alike – from hands-on activities to spectacular insights into everyday clinical life.
Experimental Orthopedics was also represented with its own contribution. Under the motto “From digital model to real implant – 3D printing at the UKM,” we took visitors on regular tours of the 3D Lab. There, they could experience how digital designs are turned into patient-specific models, aids, and implants that are used directly in the operating room. The program was complemented by exciting insights into our research work on anti-infective implant coatings.
Another special highlight was our new team member “Frankie”: a skeleton assembled entirely from 3D-printed anatomical models, which now serves to illustrate the diversity of our work. It delighted many guests.
We would like to thank all visitors for their great interest and the many stimulating discussions, as well as the UKM organization team for the successful event.
