Venezuelan engineers develop 3D printing model for the health sector

Published at: 22/09/2025 03:33 PM

A group of engineers from the Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities (ABAE) is developing a 3D modeling and printing project in the state of Carabobo, to improve the planning of surgical procedures and optimize results for patients.

The systems engineer and head of the Production Logistics Unit of the Directorate of Research and Innovation (DII), Yoseli Guaramato, explained that “3D modeling and printing allows customized manufacturing on demand, which is ideal for medical applications”.

For the specialist, “planning complex surgical procedures in advance in terms of prostheses and implants increases precision, reduces surgery time and improves patient outcomes”.

The ABAE uses telecommunications and Earth observation satellites to process health data, generating high-precision products that strengthen the country's healthcare system.

“Through satellite connectivity, it is possible to bring medical services to remote areas, allowing the implementation of telemedicine networks that benefit isolated communities with limited access to health centers,” said Gustavo Guédez, director of Space Research and Innovation at ABAE.

The specialist explained that satellites help monitor environmental factors that affect public health, which is crucial for disease prevention and decision-making in epidemiology.

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