Recent trends and advances in 3d printing for biomedical applications

Abstract

3D printing has revolutionized the technological field with its rapid growth and broad popularity throughout the globe. It is one of the most sought out techniques being used because of the speed and development it offers in production, customization features, and numerous diverse opportunities it provides in every field. It has found applications in fields ranging from automobiles to the architecture industry. It has also seen tremendous growth in the medical field in recent years, but the growth hasn’t been significant as in other fields due to the limitations in the use of materials it can be integrated with. This review article provides the current scenario of 3d printing in medical fields, such as the bioprinting of tissues and the integration of nanotechnology in 3d-printing of biomaterials. Though the article focuses on tissue engineering, it also sheds light on the various 3d printing methods outlining how different forms of 3d printing techniques are contributing to the medical field. Various materials which have been used as biomaterials has also been discussed along with their usages and contribution in different 3d printing techniques and their respective advantages and disadvantages. Along with the industry trends and advantages of 3d printing in the medical field, this review article also discusses the limitations and potential threats of this technology.