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3d Printing in Medicine

Three-dimensional printing in medicine refers to the use of additive manufacturing technologies to create physical objects layer-by-layer for medical applications, including anatomical models, surgical guides, implants, and tissue-engineered constructs. Research published in Biomaterials has explored the integration…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 2× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Three-dimensional printing in medicine refers to the use of additive manufacturing technologies to create physical objects layer-by-layer for medical applications, including anatomical models, surgical guides, implants, and tissue-engineered constructs. Research published in Biomaterials has explored the integration of 3D bioprinting with organ-on-a-chip platforms, examining how these combined technologies can enhance biomimetic capabilities in tissue engineering. This convergence addresses the challenge of replicating complex biological microenvironments by coupling the spatial control of bioprinting with the dynamic culture conditions provided by microfluidic chip systems. The work investigates how such hybrid approaches may improve the physiological relevance of engineered tissues compared to conventional methods. The topic holds significance for regenerative medicine and drug development, as more accurate tissue models could reduce reliance on animal testing and provide better platforms for studying human disease mechanisms and therapeutic responses. By advancing techniques that bridge bioprinting precision with functional tissue culture systems, this research contributes to ongoing efforts to create viable alternatives to traditional tissue engineering approaches and move closer to clinically relevant biological constructs.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Biomaterials.

Journal editorial board
MubarakAli Davoodbasha · South Korea Emad Tolba · Germany Gianfranco Peluso · Italy

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