Matej Mikulic
Research expert covering health, pharma & medtech
3D printing and bioprinting in healthcare - statistics and facts
3D printing is the process of creating physical objects layer-by-layer, based on a digital model. Additive manufacturing is also a term used when referring to 3D printing, but technically 3D printing is a technology that comes under the wider umbrella of additive manufacturing. Advancements in 3D printing have also facilitated improvements in the medical sector. 3D-printed objects can be used both for clinical and health research activities. Purposes of 3D printing in healthcare include medical devices, dental elements, patient-specific surgical models, and prostheses. Having 3D printers ‘in-house’ in hospitals and other healthcare establishments would enable care to be dispensed both more personalized and quicker by eliminating delivery times.
