RAPID + TCT: The Next Level of Medical Manufacturing
Biocompatible Materials and Biofabrication: Additive manufacturing technologies have advanced to include a wide range of biocompatible materials suitable for medical applications. These materials enable the fabrication of tissue-engineered constructs, scaffolds for regenerative medicine, and bioprinted organs for transplantation. Biofabrication techniques hold promise for revolutionizing the field of organ replacement and tissue repair. (Source: "Bioprinting: principles and applications" by Y. Zhang et al., in Comprehensive Biotechnology, 2019)
Surgical Planning and Education: 3D printing facilitates the creation of patient-specific anatomical models derived from medical imaging data (such as CT or MRI scans). These models aid in surgical planning, allowing surgeons to visualize complex anatomical structures and practice procedures before entering the operating room. Additionally, 3D-printed anatomical models serve as valuable educational tools for medical students and healthcare professionals, enhancing understanding of anatomy and pathology. (Source: "The Application of 3D Printing in the Surgical Planning of Trabeculectomy in Glaucoma Patients" by Hongfang Liu et al., in BioMed Research International, 2020)
