This is a review of some of the recent developments in the application of 3D printing to
medicine. The topic is introduced with a brief explanation as to how and why 3D is changing …

Abstract 3D printing technology evolved in the 1980s, but has made great strides in the last
decade from both a cost and accessibility standpoint. While most printers are employed for …

The first three-dimensional (3D) printing technology was invented in the early 1980s to fill
the need for rapid engineering of design prototypes. The process, also known as “rapid …

Abstract Three‐dimensional (3D) printing technology has demonstrated a huge potential for
the future of medicine. Since its introduction, it has been used in various areas, for example …

Three-dimensional (3D) printing refers to a number of manufacturing technologies that
create physical models from digital information. Radiology is poised to advance the …

Three dimensional (3D) printing is the latest innovative technology that has been
revolutionary in engineering, product design, and manufacturing. 3D printing allows the …

Background Medical 3D printing is expanding exponentially, with tremendous potential yet
to be realized in nearly all facets of medicine. Unfortunately, multiple informal subdomain …

Abstract 3D printing is a process to produce objects by adding selected materials together
where necessary following digital 3D model guidance. The significances of this technology …

Abstract 3D printing is an additive manufacturing method that can build objects directly from
a computational model. Unlike traditional manufacturing methods such as milling and …

Background The increased and accelerating utilization of 3D printing in medicine opens up
questions regarding safety and efficacy in the use of medical models. The authors recognize …