May 11, 2016
The previous three posts addressed biocompatibility concerns of 3D printed devices considering additives to the raw materials, the material curing process, and post-printing finishing processes. Both thermoplastics and photopolymers contain additives (oligomers, plasticizers, preservatives, etc.) that are freshly redistributed through...
See BlogApril 28, 2016
In the previous two posts, the biocompatibility of 3D printed devices was discussed with consideration for the possible compounds added to the raw materials for workability and the polymer precursors and byproducts associated with photopolymerized structures. In both of these...
See BlogApril 19, 2016
The last blog post reviewed how 3D printed medical devices present unique challenges from a biocompatibility assessment perspective due to their highly customized material properties. Additives to raw materials used in 3D printing are required to enhance workability. For 3D...
See BlogApril 12, 2016
The use of three-dimensional (3D) printing techniques to address challenging fabrication problems has become mainstream over the past decade. While this rich resource has extended fabrication of personalized medical devices to the limit of our imagination, the myriad materials and...
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