{"id":9060,"date":"2026-03-11T12:05:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acmit.at\/?p=9060"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:05:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:05:17","slug":"advanced-phantoms-as-testbeds-for-medical-device-development-results-from-the-eic-pathfinder-project-mapworms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acmit.at\/de\/advanced-phantoms-as-testbeds-for-medical-device-development-results-from-the-eic-pathfinder-project-mapworms\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced phantoms as testbeds for medical device development \u2013 results from the EIC Pathfinder project MAPWORMS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ACMIT is developing advanced 3D\u2011printed nasal phantoms to support the design of minimally invasive brain access ports.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting from CT datasets sourced from an online medical imaging repository, a highly accurate 3D model of the internal nasal anatomy was reconstructed, maintaining the patient\u2011specific geometry with high fidelity. The phantom was subsequently fabricated using two different filaments to replicate the distinct mechanical properties of bone and cartilage. A transparent material was integrated to allow clear visualization of instrument progression through the nasal cavity, and the septum was partially sectioned to further improve internal observation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating medical imaging, digital reconstruction, and multi\u2011material 3D printing, <strong>ACMIT<\/strong> is developing reliable physical models for evaluating and optimizing transnasal access strategies, supporting safer and more precise neurosurgical interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mapworms_from-ct-images-to-surgical-innovation-activity-7432367198582710273-ZsS6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MAPWORMS News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapworms.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MAPWORMS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ACMIT is developing advanced 3D\u2011printed nasal phantoms to support the design of minimally invasive brain access ports. 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