eAnatomi is the official dealer in Denmark, Sweden, and Finland for a new series of unique physical anatomical models that differ significantly from other offerings on the market. The German manufacturer Erler-Zimmer, in collaboration with Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, has developed a series of 3D printed models based on selected cadavers with both healthy and pathological conditions. The models differ from the real specimens they are based on only by having selected structures highlighted with colors, making it significantly easier to identify, for example, nerves and vessels.
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Experience premium 3D-printed human dissection models, free from ethical constraints and designed for high-impact teaching.
The groundbreaking anatomy series presents a unique collection of colored 3D-printed dissection models specifically designed to enhance teaching and learning. This premium collection accurately illustrates human anatomy, created directly from radiological data and real specimens, using the latest imaging technologies.
The new dissection models offer a cost-effective way to meet your specific teaching and demonstration needs across the entire medical, health sciences, and biological curriculum.
Each dissection model has been reviewed by the medical team at Monash University to ensure anatomical accuracy in the final product. As these models do not consist of real human tissue, they are not subject to restrictions on transport, import, or use in educational institutions that may not be authorized to work with real cadavers. The series of dissection models avoids these and other ethical issues that arise when working with plastinated human specimens.
Direct comparison of real specimens and 3D printed anatomical models
| 3D-Printed Anatomical Models | Real Cadavers / Plastinates |
|---|---|
| ✅ Anatomically accurate & identical to real specimens | ❌ Ethical issues |
| ✅ No ethical issues - no real human body parts | ❌ Cadavers are very expensive |
| ✅ Reasonably priced | ❌ High costs for establishing your own plastination room |
| ✅ Available in a short time | ❌ Wet specimens cannot be used in non-certified laboratories |
| ✅ Reproducible, multiple identical prints can be used as a classroom set | ❌ Dissection of cadavers requires a lot of staff time, which is a cost |
| ✅ Can be produced in various sizes to meet the instructor's needs | ❌ Storage of cadaver material requires special refrigeration, etc., which incurs costs |
| ✅ Can be produced again and again, in any quantity you desire. | ❌ If you want another specimen/plastinate, you have to start over |
The 3D dissection models are divided into series;
Anatomy Series 1.0 - basic anatomy
Anatomy Series 1.1 - Special realism
Pathology Series 2.0 - Completely Unique pathological models
Veterinary Series - Models for Veterinary Studies
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Anatomy Series 1.0 - basic anatomy
Anatomy Series 1.0 is a collection of highly detailed 3D-printed anatomical models, specifically created with didactic use in mind. Series 1.0 focuses on clarity, structure, and educational value – making it ideal for teaching basic anatomy.
Structures are color-coded and labeled to highlight key anatomical features, allowing students to easily understand the complex relationships between systems, organs, and tissues. The models are categorized into key anatomical areas such as the head, torso, limbs, and thorax. They provide a clean, structured representation of human anatomy.
In short, Anatomy Series 1.0 is an educationally optimized tool that bridges the gap between simplified teaching models and high-fidelity realism, providing both accuracy and accessibility.
Anatomy Series 1.1 - particularly realistic specimens
Unlike the more stylized and didactically simplified Anatomy Series 1.0, Anatomy Series 1.1 from Erler-Zimmer prioritizes anatomical realism by preserving the natural variations found in real cadavers. These 3D-printed models are created from high-resolution scans of real specimens and are minimally edited, providing a raw and authentic representation of human anatomy.
This makes Anatomy Series 1.1 particularly valuable for advanced students, clinical training, and realistic case-based education. Series 1.1 presents the anatomical complexity and individuality that students and professionals will encounter in real-world scenarios.
Anatomy Series 1.1 is ideal for those who want to explore anatomy as it actually appears – complete with subtle differences, asymmetries, and clinical relevance.
Pathology Series 2.0
Pathology Series 2.0 offers a unique collection of full-color, 3D-printed anatomical models depicting real pathological conditions. Created from authentic scans or actual specimens, each model is developed in collaboration with Monash University to ensure medical accuracy and educational relevance.
Unlike conventional plastic models, these replicas preserve the complexity and variation found in real-life cases – without the legal, ethical, or logistical challenges of using cadaver material. This makes them ideal for medical schools, universities, and training centers that want to teach pathology in a realistic yet accessible way. The models can be printed in any quantity you desire, again and again.
The series covers systems such as the brain, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, reproductive, and musculoskeletal anatomy. Each model includes detailed labeling to support clinical teaching and self-study for students.
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Veterinary Series
The Veterinary Series offers detailed, 3D-printed anatomical models designed specifically for veterinary education. These tools provide realistic, hands-on learning without the need for live animals, making them ideal for teaching anatomy, clinical procedures, and diagnostics.
The collection includes advanced models such as the dissected canine head, showing both superficial and deep structures – from muscles and salivary glands to cranial nerves, arteries, and pharyngeal anatomy. Each model is based on real anatomical data and developed with expert input to ensure accuracy and clarity.
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How a 3D model is created – A look behind the scenes
Practical anatomy – realistic, detailed, and didactically well-thought-out: Erler-Zimmer's 3D anatomy models stand for the highest precision in medical education and training. But how is such a model actually created? What technologies are behind the manufacturing process? In this article, we give you an insight into the creation of Erler-Zimmer's 3D anatomy series – from digital planning to the finished model, ready for dispatch.
Step by step: How a 3D anatomical model is created at Erler-Zimmer
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Digital modeling – the foundation of every anatomical model
The first step is to create a carefully developed 3D model based on real anatomy. This is done using either high-resolution medical scans or precisely modeled data. Our experts use specialized 3D software to accurately reproduce every structure – from nerves and muscles to the smallest blood vessels.
The digital model is then divided into individual layers. This creates the print file, which contains all the necessary information for the 3D printer. -
Transfer to the printer
The finished print file is transferred to the high-resolution 3D printer. Erler-Zimmer uses advanced equipment specifically designed to produce the finest anatomical details. The printer reads the data layer by layer and begins to build the model. -
Layer-by-layer construction in liquid – printed in color
The 3D anatomy models are made from a special photosensitive synthetic material. The model is created layer by layer by precisely curing the liquid. Thanks to multi-color printing technology, anatomical structures can be realistically represented in different colors – without the need for subsequent painting. This creates a particularly lifelike and vivid impression, ideal for use in teaching and practice.
4. Curing with UV light
During each layer construction, the liquid material is precisely irradiated with UV light, causing it to harden instantly. This process is carried out with extreme precision – even the finest anatomical structures are preserved. Depending on the model, hundreds to thousands of layers can be stacked on top of each other to build the complete object. The printing process for one model can take up to several days.
5. Cleaning and removal of support structures
After the printing process, the model is carefully removed from the printer and thoroughly cleaned in a special liquid. This removes all excess material. Support structures, which were necessary during printing, are then carefully removed without damaging the fine details.
6. Drying and post-curing
After cleaning, the model undergoes the final curing process. It is dried and completely cured in a special UV chamber to ensure maximum stability and durability. This ensures that the model retains its shape and color, even with frequent use in teaching or demonstration.
7. Packaging and shipping
Finally, a thorough quality control is carried out. Each model is checked for print quality, color accuracy, and anatomical correctness. It is then packed in shock-proof packaging and prepared for shipping – to universities, clinics, and medical training centers worldwide.
Production of a 3D anatomical model
The production of a 3D anatomical model is an extremely complex process that combines modern technology with anatomical expertise. By using 3D printing and color-accurate reproduction, Erler-Zimmer creates learning models of the highest quality – precise, robust, and detailed.
Whether for medical students, nursing education, or anatomy instruction, the new 3D dissection models bring medical knowledge to life.
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