German materials company TANIOBIS is advancing the use of its AMtrinsic series powders in additive manufacturing for medical implants, positioning tantalum and niobium alloys as clinical alternatives to titanium alloys (Ti-6Al-4V), which still account for over 90% of orthopedic and dental implants globally. Although titanium alloys offer good mechanical properties, approximately 1 in 5 patients experience cytotoxic reactions due to the release of aluminum and vanadium ions, and their elastic modulus is significantly higher than natural bone, often leading to stress shielding. Tantalum and niobium form dense oxide layers on their surfaces, effectively preventing ion release; Ti-Nb-Ta alloys have elasticity closer to human bone, promoting osseointegration. 3D printing enables patient-specific porous structures with adjustable porosity up to 70%, allowing bone tissue to grow into the implant for long-term integration. TANIOBIS's gas-atomized spherical powders are compatible with processes such as laser and electron beam melting, specifically designed for implants intended to remain in the body permanently.