Number of international patent families (IPF) among 3D printing technologies with health and medical applications worldwide from 2001 and 2020, by sector
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In the period 2001 to 2020, a total of international patent families (IPF) were published among ** printing technologies with health and medical applications globally. Medical equipment had the highest number of IPFs in this time, with . While implants and prostheses followed just behind with IPFs published.
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European Patent Office. (September 1, 2023). Number of international patent families (IPF) among 3D printing technologies with health and medical applications worldwide from 2001 and 2020, by sector [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1417981/patents-for-3d-printing-medical-worldwide/
European Patent Office. "Number of international patent families (IPF) among 3D printing technologies with health and medical applications worldwide from 2001 and 2020, by sector." Chart. September 1, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/1417981/patents-for-3d-printing-medical-worldwide/
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Number of international patent families (IPF) among 3D printing technologies with health and medical applications worldwide from 2001 and 2020, by sector [Graph], European Patent Office, September 1, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1417981/patents-for-3d-printing-medical-worldwide/
