Utilization of 3D printed orthoses for musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity: A systematic review

DA Schwartz, KA Schofield - Journal of Hand Therapy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Study Design Systematic Review Introduction 3D printed orthoses are emerging as
a possible option in the field of hand therapy to fabricate conventional casts and orthoses. It …

3D printed personalized assistive devices: A material, technique, and medical condition perspective

S Vennam, KN Vijayasankar, F Pati - Applied Materials Today, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing adoption of 3D printing technology in medical device development stems
from its ability to fabricate complex geometries with minimal tooling and its potential to …

Thermoforming characteristics of PLA/TPU multi-material specimens fabricated with fused deposition modelling under different temperatures

NP Sorimpuk, WH Choong, BL Chua - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Multi-material products are required in fused deposition modelling (FDM) to meet a desired
specification such as a rigid structure with soft material for impact protection. This paper …

Investigations on the Fatigue behavior of 3D-printed and thermoformed polylactic acid wrist–hand orthoses

D Popescu, F Baciu, D Vlăsceanu, R Marinescu… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Additively manufactured wrist–hand orthoses (3DP-WHOs) offer several advantages over
traditional splints and casts, but their development based on a patient's 3D scans currently …

Teaching designing for additive manufacturing: formulating educational interventions that encourage design creativity

R Prabhu, TW Simpson, SR Miller… - 3D printing and …, 2023 - liebertpub.com
As additive manufacturing (AM) processes become more ubiquitous in engineering, design,
and manufacturing, the need for a workforce skilled in designing for additive manufacturing …

Multidisciplinary topology and material optimization approach for developing patient-specific limb orthosis using 3D printing

A Kumar, D Chhabra - Rapid Prototyping Journal, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to explore the potential benefits favoring the adaptation of structural
optimization techniques in the additive manufacturing (AM) of medical utilities to meet the …

[HTML][HTML] Hybrid manufacturing of oral solid dosage forms via overprinting of injection-molded tablet substrates

H Xu, F Ebrahimi, K Gong, Z Cao, E Fuenmayor, I Major - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Since 3D printing allows for patient-specific dosage forms, it has become a major focus in
pharmaceutical research. However, it is difficult to scale up drug product manufacturing …

Experimental and numerical investigations on the thermoforming of 3D-printed polylactic acid parts

TG Alexandru, D Popescu, S Constantin… - Rapid Prototyping …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the thermoforming process of 3D-printed
parts made from polylactic acid (PLA) and explore its application in producing wrist-hand …

Personalized mass production by hybridization of additive manufacturing and injection molding

PK Rajamani, T Ageyeva, JG Kovács - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The new trend in the composites industry, as dictated by Industry 4.0, is the personalization
of mass production to match every customer's individual needs. Such synergy can be …

Exploring a novel material and approach in 3D-printed wrist-hand orthoses

D Popescu, MC Iacob, C Tarbă, D Lăptoiu… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2024 - mdpi.com
This article proposes the integration of two novel aspects into the production of 3D-printed
customized wrist-hand orthoses. One aspect involves the material, particularly Colorfabb …