{"id":1929,"date":"2026-07-08T13:59:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/bez-kategorii\/custom-printed-ceramic-implants\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T15:01:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:01:05","slug":"custom-printed-ceramic-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/en\/custom-printed-ceramic-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom-Printed Photocurable Ceramic Resins: Innovation Reshaping Orthopaedics and Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/710796c60213fe767ba104c7e161d6ede5a65f9b-1024x570.jpg\" alt=\"Ceramic implants\" class=\"wp-image-1928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/710796c60213fe767ba104c7e161d6ede5a65f9b-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/710796c60213fe767ba104c7e161d6ede5a65f9b-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/710796c60213fe767ba104c7e161d6ede5a65f9b-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/710796c60213fe767ba104c7e161d6ede5a65f9b-1536x855.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/710796c60213fe767ba104c7e161d6ede5a65f9b.jpg 1677w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-pk-typografia-lead pk-lead\"><strong>Researchers from PK&nbsp;Krakow University of&nbsp;Technology (PK&nbsp;KUT) and the Polish Academy of&nbsp;Sciences (PAS) have developed biocompatible, photocurable ceramic resins for biomedical and industrial use. The new material, which mimics the structure, porosity, and durability of&nbsp;human bone, can be&nbsp;used for rapid 3D printing of&nbsp;custom endoprostheses and implants. \u201cIn&nbsp;the future, this solution will allow doctors to&nbsp;print a&nbsp;perfectly fitted implant for each patient, right at&nbsp;the hospital. This is&nbsp;no&nbsp;longer science fiction. It&nbsp;is&nbsp;only a&nbsp;matter of&nbsp;time,\u201d says Professor Joanna Ortyl, DSc. These ceramic resins, notable for their durability and cost-effective production, could also find applications in&nbsp;other sectors, such as&nbsp;the aviation and automotive industries.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<nav class=\"pkng-toc\" aria-label=\"Contents\"><p class=\"pkng-toc__title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"pkng-toc__list\"><li class=\"pkng-toc__item pkng-toc__item--h3\"><a href=\"#h-innovative-materials-tailored-to-patient-needs\"><span class=\"pkng-toc__nr\">1.<\/span> Innovative Materials Tailored to&nbsp;Patient Needs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"pkng-toc__item pkng-toc__item--h3\"><a href=\"#h-photocurable-resins-from-a-3d-printer-safe-fast-eco-friendly\"><span class=\"pkng-toc__nr\">2.<\/span> Photocurable Resins from a&nbsp;3D Printer \u2013 Safe, Fast, Eco-Friendly<\/a><\/li><li class=\"pkng-toc__item pkng-toc__item--h3\"><a href=\"#h-mimicking-nature-with-precision\"><span class=\"pkng-toc__nr\">3.<\/span> Mimicking Nature with Precision<\/a><\/li><li class=\"pkng-toc__item pkng-toc__item--h3\"><a href=\"#h-broader-industrial-applications\"><span class=\"pkng-toc__nr\">4.<\/span> Broader industrial applications<\/a><\/li><li class=\"pkng-toc__item pkng-toc__item--h3\"><a href=\"#h-funding-and-recognition\"><span class=\"pkng-toc__nr\">5.<\/span> Funding and Recognition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Innovative Materials Tailored to&nbsp;Patient Needs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project titled \u201cInnovative Porous Ceramic Materials Printed Using DLP Technology with High-Performance Photochemical Initiators for Bone Integration\u201d has the potential to&nbsp;change how bone implants are made. The interdisciplinary team includes scientists from several units, including the Laboratory of&nbsp;Photochemistry and Optical Spectroscopy, a&nbsp;research group led by&nbsp;Prof. Joanna Ortyl. The research team comprises scientists and students from the Faculty of&nbsp;Chemical Engineering and Technology: MSc Magdalena Jankowska, MSc Weronika Wa\u0142czyk, Dr&nbsp;Andrzej \u015awie\u017cy, MSc Ma\u0142gorzata Noworyta, BSc Barbara Sajdak, and BSc Aleksandra Barczyk. The project mentor is&nbsp;Prof. Ortyl, supported by&nbsp;Dr&nbsp;Anna Jarz\u0119bska and Dr&nbsp;\u0141ukasz Maj (Institute of&nbsp;Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, PAS). \u201cOur technology could benefit patients with degenerative joint diseases, post-traumatic injuries, or&nbsp;bone defects following oncological surgery, all of&nbsp;whom require durable, lightweight, and individually tailored ceramic implants,\u201d explains Dr&nbsp;Klaudia Trembecka-W\u00f3jciga, project leader from the Faculty of&nbsp;Chemical Engineering and Technology at&nbsp;PK&nbsp;KUT and the Institute of&nbsp;Metallurgy and Materials Engineering at&nbsp;PAS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Photocurable Resins from a&nbsp;3D Printer \u2013 Safe, Fast, Eco-Friendly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The response to&nbsp;the market&#8217;s&nbsp;need for personalised ceramic implants is&nbsp;the use of&nbsp;additive manufacturing, or&nbsp;3D printing. &#8220;Besides shortening production time and reducing costs, it&nbsp;also ensures the constructs are tailored to&nbsp;individual patient needs. This will lead to&nbsp;greater availability of&nbsp;endoprosthesis services, lower prices, and improved quality of&nbsp;life for patients,&#8221; says Dr&nbsp;Trembecka-W\u00f3jciga. Ceramic hip implants offer high biocompatibility, excellent wear and corrosion resistance, and controlled porosity. They are \u201cstronger and last longer compared to&nbsp;their metal counterparts. However, their manufacturing process is&nbsp;complicated, which increases production costs and limits their availability,\u201d she adds. To&nbsp;address these challenges, the researchers are using additive manufacturing\u20143D printing and produce personalised ceramic implants more efficiently and affordably. \u201cBeyond faster production and lower costs, this method allows us&nbsp;to&nbsp;tailor implants to&nbsp;the patient\u2019s&nbsp;unique anatomy,\u201d says Dr&nbsp;Trembecka-W\u00f3jciga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mimicking Nature with Precision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A&nbsp;key aspect was to&nbsp;create a&nbsp;material that replicates the porous structure of&nbsp;bone. &#8220;We&nbsp;use zirconia-based bioceramics, known for mechanical strength and wear resistance. Bone is&nbsp;not homogeneous\u2014it&nbsp;has a&nbsp;complex structure. We&nbsp;strive to&nbsp;mimic nature, so&nbsp;the implant functions as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;natural bone tissue. 3D printing allows us&nbsp;to&nbsp;design gradient porosity and replicate the internal bone structure,&#8221; explains Prof Ortyl. The ceramic material is&nbsp;biocompatible, non-toxic, and non-allergenic, meaning it&nbsp;will not be&nbsp;rejected by&nbsp;the body. \u201cAdditionally, its high friction coefficient ensures that it&nbsp;retains its properties longer than metallic materials,\u201d notes Dr&nbsp;Trembecka-W\u00f3jciga. The photocurable ceramic resin enables Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printing, ensuring not only precision and high quality but also accurate shape replication. &#8220;We&nbsp;can scan a&nbsp;bone defect and print an&nbsp;implant tailored to&nbsp;a&nbsp;specific patient. This is&nbsp;a&nbsp;major advantage, especially for children or&nbsp;individuals with atypical anatomy,&#8221; emphasises Dr&nbsp;Trembecka-W\u00f3jciga. The researchers note that the project&#8217;s&nbsp;goal is&nbsp;to&nbsp;create a&nbsp;photocurable resin that can be&nbsp;used in&nbsp;existing DLP printers. &#8220;There are excellent printers on&nbsp;the market, but there is&nbsp;a&nbsp;lack of&nbsp;suitable materials. We&nbsp;provide the technology to&nbsp;print biomedical implants without the need to&nbsp;modify the equipment,\u201d Prof Ortyl adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Broader industrial applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team is&nbsp;currently preparing a&nbsp;patent application. Simultaneously, talks are underway with business partners regarding commercialisation, both through a&nbsp;licensing model and a&nbsp;potential start-up. Although the project primarily targets biomedical applications, the resin can also be&nbsp;used in&nbsp;the automotive and aerospace industries or&nbsp;for rapid prototyping. \u201cOur resin is&nbsp;a&nbsp;true breakthrough. There is&nbsp;no&nbsp;other photocurable, densely ceramic-filled material on&nbsp;the market. This opens new possibilities wherever strength and precision are critical,\u201d notes Dr&nbsp;Trembecka-W\u00f3jciga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Funding and Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project is&nbsp;funded by&nbsp;the National Centre for Research and Development under the 13th edition of&nbsp;the &#8220;Lider&#8221; programme (No. 13\/0081\/2011). This year, the PK&nbsp;KUT solution received the&nbsp;<em>Krak\u00f3w Without Barriers<\/em>&nbsp;award, recognising individuals, institutions, and companies facilitating accessibility for people with disabilities in&nbsp;urban areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"761\" src=\"https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1be0eaf112fefc329f7b134052654254885f8608-1-1024x761.jpg\" alt=\"KlaudiaTrembecka, PhD, and Professor Joanna Ortyl\" class=\"wp-image-3448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1be0eaf112fefc329f7b134052654254885f8608-1-1024x761.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1be0eaf112fefc329f7b134052654254885f8608-1-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1be0eaf112fefc329f7b134052654254885f8608-1-767x570.jpg 767w, https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1be0eaf112fefc329f7b134052654254885f8608-1-1536x1141.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pk.edu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1be0eaf112fefc329f7b134052654254885f8608-1.jpg 1837w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">KlaudiaTrembecka, PhD, and Professor Joanna Ortyl<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funding and Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project is&nbsp;funded by&nbsp;the National Centre for Research and Development under the 13th edition of&nbsp;the &#8220;Lider&#8221; programme (No. 13\/0081\/2011). This year, the PK&nbsp;KUT solution received the&nbsp;<em>Krak\u00f3w Without Barriers<\/em>&nbsp;award, recognising individuals, institutions, and companies facilitating accessibility for people with disabilities in&nbsp;urban areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=aEnGJS2gLtQ%3Fsi%3DzLliu6XAlz0LKOQn\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In&nbsp;the photos:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Innovative ceramic elements printed using the technology developed at&nbsp;PK&nbsp;Krakow University of&nbsp;Technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr&nbsp;Klaudia Trembecka-W\u00f3jciga and Prof Joanna Ortyl, DSc, receiving the &#8220;Krak\u00f3w Without Barriers&#8221; award.&nbsp;<em>Photo: Jan Zych<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p 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