Definition of Technology
- ㆍThe process of manufacturing three-dimensional objects by laminating materials using digital design data.
- ㆍMaterials including polymers, ceramics, metals, and even living cells are used to create a product or part of the desired shape by stacking one layer on top of another in the vertical direction.
※ 3D bio-printing technology: Advanced 3D printing technology that creates three-dimensional products containing living cells based on inputted drawings.
Nature of the technology
- ㆍBio-printing technology is a broad technology field that encompasses medical implants, artificial organs, biomaterials (inks), and 3D printing processing methods.
Areas of application
- ㆍProduction of artificial joints, mainly in orthopedics, plastic surgery and dentistry by grafting medical and bio-technology
- ㆍPatient-customized medical devices such as plastic surgery materials and prosthetic limbs for functional restoration
