Medical 3D Printing

Overview

Medical 3D printing refers to the use of additive manufacturing technologies to create physical objects for healthcare applications, including anatomical models, surgical guides, implants, prosthetics, and tissue-engineered constructs. Research published in 3D Printing and Applications addresses several dimensions of this field, examining the development of bone scaffolds and the biocompatible materials essential for successful implantation and tissue integration. The journal has explored the intersection of 3D bioprinting with organ-on-a-chip platforms, investigating how these coupled technologies can create more accurate biomimetic systems that replicate human physiology for research and testing purposes. Additionally, the journal has considered legal and regulatory aspects relevant to medical 3D printing, including intellectual property questions that arise when digital files are used to manufacture medical devices. This topic matters because 3D printing offers the potential to create patient-specific medical solutions, reduce surgical planning time, and advance regenerative medicine approaches. As the technology matures, understanding both the technical requirements for biocompatible printed structures and the broader regulatory landscape becomes increasingly important for translating laboratory innovations into clinical practice.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Materials and Challenges in the Development of 3D Printed Bio-Organs
  2025 · Springer tracts in additive manufacturing

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