3B Scientific, a leading manufacturer and marketer of medical simulation products and anatomical models for healthcare education, announces today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Lifecast Body Simulation. Launched in 2017, Lifecast has developed a range of highly accurate and lifelike medical manikins which are transforming the way medical simulation and education are delivered and absorbed. Designed and produced at the renowned Elstree Film Studios in London and in Sarasota, Florida, every manikin demonstrates a remarkable level of realism and the very highest quality. Todd A. Murray, CEO, 3B Scientific, commented: “Lifecast Body Simulation is a globally recognised brand, respected for their hyper-realistic, diverse manikins, and track record of constant innovation. We are extremely excited to welcome Lifecast into the 3B Scientific family, where combined with our strength in manufacturing and distribution, we look forward to continuing our now collective mission of advancing the delivery of medical and healthcare education worldwide.” Dave Halliwell, co-founder and director of Lifecast, commented: “With 3B’s expertise and cutting-edge technologies, we are taking our product pipeline to the next level, ensuring we bring the best solutions to the market. By joining forces with 3B Scientific we are not only expanding our distribution reach but also gaining access to a wealth of knowledge and resources. Together, we aim to revolutionize the industry and make a lasting impact on the way healthcare professionals are trained.” About the 3B Scientific Group 3B Scientific, established in 1948 in Hamburg, Germany, is a global provider of state-of-the-art medical simulators, catering to medical education training across all levels. Building on an extensive range of top-quality educational and simulation products, the 3B Scientific Group of Companies has established a strong presence in over 120 countries worldwide. Using this wide-reaching platform, 3B Scientific continues to drive its mission forward: advancing the delivery of medical and healthcare education worldwide. For further insights into 3B Scientific, visit www.3bscientific.com About Lifecast Body Simulation Lifecast Body Simulation, based in Elstree Film Studios, London, have developed a range of highly accurate and lifelike “bodies” which are transforming the way Medical Simulation and Education is delivered. Lifecast offers a wide range of manikins including pre-term and newborn babies, children and adults both young and old - all available with a wide range of ethnicity options. To learn more about Lifecast, visit: www.lifecastbodysim.com

In 2022 Lifecast Body Simulation Ltd were asked to support the launch of a public awareness campaign for the Resuscitation Council U.K. We copied the Actor Connor Swindells, turning him into “a manikin you would want to save”. Connor has starred in “Sex Education” and “SAS Rogue Heroes”. https://www.resus.org.uk/cpr/cpr-with-connor Our work with the Resuscitation Council U.K. has been nominated for recognition by the British Arrows (formerly the British Television Advertising Awards (BTAA). Lifecast have worked closely with the Resuscitation Council U.K. to ensure that their teaching materials are more inclusive, by producing manikins specifically for the RCUK which reflect modern society. 

Latest news from The Down's Syndrome Association "Earlier this year we were approached by a team of medical manikin manufacturers based at Elstree Studios in North London who were seeking to develop a medical manikin which adequately reflects a child who has Down’s syndrome. They asked our help to find a model for the manikin…they were looking for a child of around six or seven years old. We were very pleased to help out by sharing their message on our closed Facebook groups. The team were inundated with respondents and the process of creating the manikin began in March. Yesterday, Gwen Manikin was launched at the Association of Simulation practice in Healthcare congress… and is already creating quite a stir ! Gwen Manikin was modelled on Gwen, who is now 8 years old. Gwen is an active, joyful and chatty young girl who is at mainstream school and who knows her own mind. Gwen has experienced some complex health issues during her life, so when her parents saw the post on our Facebook group, they realised how important the project was. Having talked about it with Gwen, they put her forward and she was selected for the project. It’s not easy being turned into a medical manikin…Gwen was scanned and had casts taken of her hands and feet. Gwen was brilliant throughout and the team were excellent at explaining the process to her. We’ll hope to share more of Gwen’s story in the next issue of our Journal. MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT The team’s aim is to ensure that all healthcare practitioners are adequately trained using a manikin which absolutely reflects a child who has Down’s syndrome. This is achieved using 3D scanning. Presently there are no manikins of this type anywhere in the world. The manikin team at Elstree are headed up by U.K. clinical practitioners and medical educators, but also includes movie makers who have built incredible models for Disney and National Geographic Channels. You can find out more about the company here: lifecastbodysim.com " https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/news/news-research/dsa-news/meet-gwen-manikin-a-healthcare-manikin-aiming-to-change-medical-training/

Delegate feedback from the course which took place Nov 26th-27th November 2020 at the at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester.

After nearly two years of collaborative work between Lifecast Body Simulations’ creative team at Elstree Film Studios and the incredible team of Doctors at the Brompton Hospital in London, we are proud to announce that the new Harley2 Resternotomy Manikin is now available for sale. This ground-breaking teaching manikin is modelled on a 3 year old Toddler and enables cardiothoracic surgeons to practice life-saving surgical techniques under near lifelike conditions. We are excited to bring Harley2 to the attention of the medical education communities across the world.

At Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, staff members are using simulations to practice treatments for Coronavirus patients. The simulation looks very real, but it isn't. It's how medical professionals train in order to prepare to face those situations in real life. "This is an incredibly realistic environment — and that's what we do," said Russell Metcalf-Smith Associate Director, Simulation Center. "We bring healthcare providers into environments that look identical to where they work every single day. So we can simulate everything from heart surgery to cardiac arrests to newborn deliveries." During the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ve had the busiest two months in the past two years with up to 5,000 medical professionals coming to train in new safe ways to treat patients, roughly twice as many staff than in normal times. They’re even learning how to social distance in a hospital setting while treating patients. Watch the video HERE

Watch this short feature, broadcast on 15th June 2020, explaining how Lifecast have supported the NHS Nightingale Hospital during the Covid-19 crisis.

Lifecast now offers Lease / Rental options for acquiring their ultra-realistic range of training manikins. Finance options are available to the NHS, Universities and other public and private organisation customers. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF