GENERAL INFORMATION ON 3D PRINTING: the operating principle, the philosophy of 3D printing, economic aspects.
MAIN 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES OF INTEREST FOR THE BIOMEDICAL SECTOR: Vat Photopolymerization, Material Extrusion, Bound Metal Deposition, Material Jetting, Binder Jetting, Power Bed Fusion, Electron Beam Melting, Direct Energy Deposition, Aerosol Jet Printing, Bioprinting.
FINISHING PROCESSES OF 3D PRINTED PARTS: surface and dimensional characteristics of the printed parts, finishing and post-processing processes.
APPLICATIONS OF 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BIOMEDICAL SECTOR: manufacturing of prostheses, surgical training, planning of surgical interventions, improvement of doctor-patient communication, fabrication of medical devices, dental sector.