Introduction Materials science and 3D printing As discussed in Chapter 1 , materials for 3D printing include polymers, ceramics, metals, and composites. The materials used to fabricate a 3D part are dependent on the performance, or the “requirements” of the…
Introduction To design implants that are personalized to the patient’s anatomy and a specific surgical plan, engineers rely on medical imaging to create accurate anatomical reconstructions. CT image data is commonly required in orthopedic applications due to the volumetric dataset…
Introduction 3D printing has changed the landscape of medical devices by accelerating innovation and expanding what is possible to make. Ideas that used to be too expensive or not possible can now be easily 3D printed. Today 3D printing is…