Application of 3D Printing in Implantable Medical Devices
Zhenzhen Wang, Yan Yang
Abstract
3D printing technology is widely used in the field of implantable medical device in recent decades because of its advantages in high precision, complex structure, and high material utilization. Based on the characteristics of 3D printing technology, this paper reviews the manufacturing process, materials, and some typical products of 3D printing implantable medical devices and analyzes and summarizes the development trend of 3D printed implantable medical devices.
Topics & Concepts
3D printingMedical device3d printedProcess (computing)Computer scienceManufacturing engineeringEngineeringBiomedical engineeringMechanical engineeringOperating systemBone Tissue Engineering Materials3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchAnatomy and Medical Technology