Open AccessA new approach on 3D scanning-printing technologies with medical applications
Author(s) -
Ioaicoleta Negru,
Monica Leba,
Sebastian Rosca,
Laura Marica,
Andreea Ionică
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/572/1/012049
Subject(s) - 3d printing , 3d scanning , computer science , 3d printed , field (mathematics) , simple (philosophy) , engineering drawing , human–computer interaction , engineering , biomedical engineering , mechanical engineering , artificial intelligence , philosophy , epistemology , mathematics , pure mathematics
The 3D printer is a very much discussed subject nowadays. It has many positive aspects and its purpose is to minimize costs, streamline complex processes, and shorten implementation times. From simple applications to complex systems, almost any assembly or subassembly can be reproduced using 3D printers, either based on a design or on a 3D real-world scan. Medicine is one of the domains that has turned to these devices, achieving amazing performance. 3D scanning and printing are basic elements in the development of new processes that were not possible at the moment. Thus, there are 3D models of the external ear of the human ear, applications in the repair of the epithelium affected by certain external factors, prostheses, medical models, and heart valves. In the present paper, we aim to explore, presenting advantages and disadvantages, existing systems for 3D scanning and designing of 3D models for printing in the field of orthopaedics.