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 …

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

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing enables the production of anatomically matched
and patient-specific devices and constructs with high tunability and complexity. It also allows …

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 …

Threedimensional (3D) printing refers to a number of manufacturing technologies that
generate a physical model from digital information. Medical 3D printing was once an …

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 …

Abstract Additive manufacturing, or 3-Dimensional (3-D) Printing, is built with technology that
utilizes layering techniques to build 3-D structures. Today, its use in medicine includes …

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 …

Highlights•The development of new printable biomaterials supports new medical
applications.•Implants are individualized to each patient's anatomy using additive …

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 …