Anatomics produced the world's first BioModel of an unborn child. Since then, several exact replicas of fetal faces have been made from 3D Ultrasound using specially written software to convert the 4D "time volumes" to a set of 2D images for the BioBuild System to replicate.

Such BioModels can facilitate the early detection of facial clefts and other natal deformities, thus assisting antenatal diagnosis and parent counseling. They can also be used to hardcopy a pregnancy ultrasound as a permanent record more intuitive than ultrasound film or video.

Anatomics will be undertaking collaborative research in Fetal BioModelling with Mother's Hospitals throughout Australia.

Other Resources

• Publication Abstract: Fetal Biomodelling
• Media Room: Video featuring Fetal BioModelling (Tomorrow's World 1996)
• Media Room: Video featuring Fetal BioModelling (Brisbane Extra 1996)