A Review: 3D Printing in Medical Technology

This article looks at how 3D printing is being used in medicine today. It starts by explaining how and why 3D printing is changing the way doctors work, teach, and do research. Then, it gives some recent examples to show what is currently possible with this technology. Finally, it talks about the limits of 3D printing in medicine and where we might see improvements in the future in recent years, 3D printing has become a powerful tool in healthcare, offering personalized solutions for patients. It allows for the creation of custom implants, prosthetics, and even models of organs that help surgeons plan complex procedures more accurately. Medical students and professionals use 3D-printed models for better hands-on learning and training. Researchers are also exploring how 3D printing can be used to produce tissues and organs using biocompatible materials. Despite these advancements, challenges like high costs, limited material options, and regulatory issues remain. However, ongoing innovation and research suggest that 3D printing will continue to play a major role in the future of personalized and precision medicine.[1].

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-05-17
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15453549
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Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
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A Review: 3D Printing in Medical Technology

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Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
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A Review: 3D Printing in Medical Technology

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Abstract

This article looks at how 3D printing is being used in medicine today. It starts by explaining how and why 3D printing is changing the way doctors work, teach, and do research. Then, it gives some recent examples to show what is currently possible with this technology. Finally, it talks about the limits of 3D printing in medicine and where we might see improvements in the future in recent years, 3D printing has become a powerful tool in healthcare, offering personalized solutions for patients. It allows for the creation of custom implants, prosthetics, and even models of organs that help surgeons plan complex procedures more accurately. Medical students and professionals use 3D-printed models for better hands-on learning and training. Researchers are also exploring how 3D printing can be used to produce tissues and organs using biocompatible materials. Despite these advancements, challenges like high costs, limited material options, and regulatory issues remain. However, ongoing innovation and research suggest that 3D printing will continue to play a major role in the future of personalized and precision medicine.[1].

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