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Future trends of additive manufacturing in medical applications: An overview

Jorge Amaya, Bryan S. Perero, Carlos G. Helguero, Jorge Hurel, Juan Peralta, Francisca A. Flores, José D. Alvarado

2024Heliyon74 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Additive Manufacturing (AM) has recently demonstrated significant medical progress. Due to advancements in materials and methodologies, various processes have been developed to cater to the medical sector's requirements, including bioprinting and 4D, 5D, and 6D printing. However, only a few studies have captured these emerging trends and their medical applications. Therefore, this overview presents an analysis of the advancements and achievements obtained in AM for the medical industry, focusing on the principal trends identified in the annual report of AM3DP.

Topics & Concepts

EngineeringEngineering ethicsManufacturing engineeringData scienceComputer scienceAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchBone Tissue Engineering Materials