Abstract
The use of three-dimensional printing (3DP), an additive manufacturing technique, has become increasingly popular in various industries. The medical industry is one of the sectors that has rapidly adopted 3DP for tasks such as training surgeons and creating custom implants. Researchers have also proposed using 3DP to produce bioabsorbable stents that can break down in the patient's body over time. This study focuses on modifying a hobbyist 3D printer to print tubular structures such as stents. Optical and destructive testing were conducted on the stents printed on both the tubular printer and a traditional 3D printer. The results indicate that the flexibility of the tube stents, coupled with their continuous strands, makes them a viable option for further research. Additionally, the concept of using a tubular printer suggests that on-demand custom coronary stents may be a feasible solution for cardiovascular surgeries in the future.
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