Healthcare facilities in low-resource settings in Sub-Saharan Africa are plagued with issues
of non-functional and obsolete medical devices, which ultimately end up prematurely …

This paper delves into the diverse applications and transformative impact of additive
manufacturing (AM) in biomedical engineering. A detailed analysis of various AM …

As three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is widely used, security issues have arisen,
especially in the terminal parts of automobiles, aircraft, and 3D-printed military equipment. If …

Background Botswana, like most sub-Sahara African nations, uses conventional
orthopaedic implants that are sourced from major manufactures in the West. The implants …

“Communication is an essential part of any design process.”(Clarkson and Eckert)[1]. The
rapid emergence and growth of 4D printing technology are expected to impact the …

Additive manufacturing (AM) has made it possible for patients to have personalized
healthcare treatment such as implants, surgical guides etc., which was not possible …

The emerging interest in use of customized implants developed through additive
manufacturing (AM or 3D printing) increases the complexity of the choice of test materials …

The level of complexity of a business increases as additive manufacturing (AM) is introduced
into their process chains. As AM of medical implants is becoming more popular, more …

Die doel van hierdie literatuurstudie was om'n breë oorsig van laagvervaardiging in Suid-
Afrika en die beroepsgesondheid risiko's wat geassosieer word met laagvervaardiging te …