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This animation was made to introduce cardiac surgeons and other stakeholders to the HeartWare System, its use and key technological advantages. It was important to clearly illustrate the pump’s proprietary suspension system, which eliminates wear. To focus viewer attention, we rendered the system and heart photorealistically and used a simpler illustrative style for supporting elements.

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Medical animation, scientific animation, apps and experiences by Certified Medical Illustrators. You see the possibility in your science. At AXS Studio, we'll communicate it with clarity and purpose. Since 2004 we’ve been making our clients’ science and technology easy to understand and impossible to ignore. Blending expertise in biology, medicine and visual communication, we create custom animations and interactives that drive your messaging home with beautifully rendered, meticulously researched visuals.

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Animation, Cartoon, Color, 3D, Apps/Mobile, Models, Microscopy, Voiceovers/Narration, VR/Virtual Reality

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Allergy / Immunology, Anatomy, Biology, Biotechnology, Cardiac Surgery / Cardiology, Cell biology / Histology, Dermatology, Disease Management, Embryology, Endocrinology / Metabolic, General Medicine, Genetics, Medical Devices, Molecular Biology, Natural Science / Nature, Neuroscience, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Respiratory, Thoracic Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Virology, Zoology, Injuries, Oncology, Mechanism of Action (MOA), Health & Wellness, Pathology