What is it about?

This publication looks at how 3D printing technology and different materials are used to improve healthcare. It explains how 3D printing works, what kinds of materials can be used, and how this technology helps in making things like custom medical implants, prosthetics, and surgical tools. The study highlights how 3D printing makes it faster and easier to create personalized medical devices that fit individual patients, improving treatment outcomes and reducing costs.

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Why is it important?

This work is unique because it provides a comprehensive overview that links the latest advancements in 3D printing technologies with the wide variety of materials now available for medical use. While 3D printing is rapidly evolving, many studies focus on either the technology or the materials separately. Our analysis combines both aspects and highlights practical medical applications, making it especially timely as personalized medicine and customized medical devices become increasingly important. This research can help healthcare professionals, engineers, and researchers better understand how to apply 3D printing effectively to improve patient care.

Perspectives

For me, this publication reflects my fascination with how cutting-edge technology like 3D printing can directly impact people’s lives, especially in healthcare. I’m excited by the potential of creating custom medical solutions that were once impossible or too expensive to make. Working on this paper allowed me to explore both the technological and material challenges involved, and I hope it encourages more collaboration between engineers, medical professionals, and researchers to push the boundaries of personalized medicine. It’s rewarding to contribute knowledge that could lead to better, more affordable care for patients worldwide.

Dr Gurumurthy B Ramaiah
Federal TVET Institute/University, Ethiopia

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This page is a summary of: Analysis of 3-D printing technologies, materials, and its medical application aspects, Materials Today Proceedings, January 2023, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2023.04.191.
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