3D Printing Facility at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
As healthcare and biomedical sciences rapidly evolve, the demand for patient-specific surgical guides, models, customized implants, advanced biomaterials, and innovative drug delivery systems continues to grow. While many universities host general makerspaces, few provide a dedicated, biomedical-focused 3D printing facility designed to meet the regulatory and translational demands of the healthcare sector.
The 3D Printing Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine aims to fill this critical gap by offering purpose-built infrastructure tailored exclusively towards biomedical additive manufacturing applications. Located at the heart of the medical campus, this Center enables seamless collaboration between surgeons, researchers, faculty, and students. Our dedicated team, comprising experts in surgery, biomaterials, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, nanotechnology, and device design, brings over 2 decades of academic, clinical, and industry experience. This multidisciplinary expertise allows us to deliver highly customized, regulatory-conscious, and clinically relevant solutions at highly competitive prices for the University of Miami community and external partners (academic and non-academic institutions) in South Florida and beyond.
Capabilities and Services
- Patient-specific anatomical models for pre-operative planning
- Customized surgical guides and instruments
- Bio-printed tissues and scaffolds for preclinical regenerative medicine
- Micro- and nanoscale device fabrication
- Biomaterial development and characterization
- Hands-on 3D printing workshops for students and researchers
- 3D printing-related consultation and design support
Additive Manufacturing Platforms
The Center houses state-of-the-art additive manufacturing platforms, including:
- Stereolithography (SLA)
- Masked Stereolithography (mSLA)
- Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
- Direct Ink Writing (DIW)
- Bioprinting
- Two-Photon Polymerization (TPP)
Core Pillars
- Advancing Surgical Practice through patient-specific tools and implants
- Fueling Breakthrough Research through access to advanced fabrication technologies
- Elevating Medical Education through the integration of 3D printing into the medical curriculum
Contact and Visits
For more information about our capabilities, please visit us at:
R. Bunn Gautier Building,
1011 NW 15th St., Room 337,
Miami, FL, 33136, USA
Or contact:
Dr. Vasudev Nayak at (305) 243-2305 or vxn188@med.miami.edu.
Visits to the 3D Printing Center are currently open on a walk-in basis for all University of Miami faculty, clinicians, and students. We can also accommodate visits from customers external to the University of Miami system, pending appropriate University-issued security clearance.
