How can cutting-edge 3D scanning enhance the way we study human anatomy? As part of the PrintAnatomy initiative, we partnered with Photoneo (https://www.photoneo.com/), a Slovak leader in high-precision 3D scanning, to bring real anatomical structures into the digital and 3D-printed world.

We selected a set of bones from the Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine at Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovak republic, and had them scanned using state-of-the-art 3D technology. The results were stunning—highly detailed 3D models that we later 3D printed and provided to medical students for hands-on learning. In a survey originally planned for 120 students but later exceeding 300 participants, an overwhelming majority expressed positive feedback. Students were so enthusiastic that word quickly spread, significantly increasing engagement.

Beyond static models, Photoneo also provided high-resolution 3D animations of the scanned structures, making anatomical education even more interactive and engaging. Our work and findings were presented at international conferences, including SIMEDICA 2024 in Bratislava, Slovak republic and Modern Technologies in Medicine 2025 in Mikulova, Czech republic.

This collaboration demonstrates how advanced 3D scanning and printing technologies can revolutionize anatomy education, providing students with realistic, high-quality models that enhance their understanding of human structures.

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Pavol Vitovič