Biopolymers are promising environmentally benign materials applicable in multifarious
applications. They are especially favorable in implantable biomedical devices thanks to their …

Abstract Pharmaceutical three-dimensional (3D) printing is a modern fabrication process
with the potential to create bespoke drug products of virtually any shape and size from a …

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a versatile biopolymer. PLA is synthesized with ease from abundant
renewable resources and is biodegradable. PLA has shown promise as a biomaterial in a …

Powder bed fusion (PBF) is a 3D printing method that selectively consolidates powders into
3D objects using a power source. PBF has various derivatives; selective laser …

Goal Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has begun to play a significant role
in the field of medical devices. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview and …

Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged over the past four decades as a cost-effective, on-
demand modality for fabrication of geometrically complex objects. The ability to design and …

The tremendous interest received by additive manufacturing (AM) within the biomedical
community is a consequence of the great versatility offered in terms of processing approach …

Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is an advanced 3D printing technique for the
manufacture of plastic materials. The ease of use, prototyping accuracy and low cost makes …

Biomaterials play a critical role in modern medicine as surgical guides, implants for tissue
repair, and as drug delivery systems. The emerging paradigm of precision medicine exploits …

The increasing demand on the production of ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) leads to the
implementation of 3D Printing technology into the manufacturing process, due to its fast …