On September 1, 2026, U.S. orthopedic‑device firm Enovis Corporation officially announced that it has entered into a binding acquisition offer with French orthopedic surgical‑robot company eCential Robotics.

UT Austin researchers developed a dual-light 3D printing method using resin that creates objects with both soft and hard properties, promising advances in prosthetics and medical devices that better interface with the human body.

The system allows surgeons to construct customized solutions for each patient’s specific needs.