MINNETONKA, MN and REHOVOT, Israel – Stratasys has announced that RadioMatrix radiopaque 3D printing material is available for commercial use in the United States, expanding access for medical imaging and training applications. The material can now be used by hospitals, device manufacturers, and research institutions for medical imaging and training.
RadioMatrix is a 3D printing material that gives users control over a part’s visibility on X-ray imaging. It supports patient-specific models with consistent and adjustable radiopacity. Stratasys created the material to improve medical imaging tasks, and research with Siemens Healthineers later confirmed its accuracy for computed tomography (CT) phantoms and its use in device testing, calibration, and education.
Early findings from the Stratasys–Siemens Healthineers work shows that 3D printed RadioMatrix phantoms can match human tissue in CT scans, with deviations of only a few Hounsfield units (HU) in areas such as grey matter and veins. The research uses Digital Anatomy 3D printing and radiopaque materials with imaging algorithms to create radio-accurate phantoms that preserve anatomical features and pathological variations while offering an ethical alternative to cadavers. The models can help radiologists evaluate CT protocols and support the development of imaging algorithms for diagnosis and treatment planning.
“Providing full availability of RadioMatrix in the U.S. is a major step in providing cutting-edge imaging education and training,” said Erez Ben Zvi, vice president, Stratasys Healthcare. “By giving radiologists and device manufacturers the ability to print ultra-realistic, customized radiographically accurate models, we’re helping replace traditional phantom solutions and reliance on cadavers with customizable, repeatable, and scalable alternatives.”
Source: Stratasys
About Stratasys
Stratasys Ltd., founded in 1989 by S. Scott Crump, develops additive manufacturing and 3D printing solutions using polymer-based materials. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN, and Rehovot, Israel. Its offerings include 3D printers, consumable materials, and software tools used in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. Stratasys technology supports the production of complex parts made from materials such as ABS, polyphenylsulfone (PPSF), and polycarbonate. As of 2024, the company served approx. 25,000 customers worldwide.