Heliyon (Mar 2024)

Future trends of additive manufacturing in medical applications: An overview

  • Jorge L. Amaya-Rivas,
  • Bryan S. Perero,
  • Carlos G. Helguero,
  • Jorge L. Hurel,
  • Juan M. Peralta,
  • Francisca A. Flores,
  • José D. Alvarado

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 5
p. e26641

Abstract

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Additive Manufacturing (AM) has recently demonstrated significant medical progress. Due to advancements in materials and methodologies, various processes have been developed to cater to the medical sector's requirements, including bioprinting and 4D, 5D, and 6D printing. However, only a few studies have captured these emerging trends and their medical applications. Therefore, this overview presents an analysis of the advancements and achievements obtained in AM for the medical industry, focusing on the principal trends identified in the annual report of AM3DP.

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