How 3D Printing is Transforming Healthcare: FDM Technology in the Medical Industry

A New Era of Personalized Medicine

FDM 3D printing (Fused Deposition Modeling) is transforming the approach to creating medical products. From anatomical models to functional prosthetics, these technologies enable rapid, precise, and cost-effective production of items that previously required weeks and substantial investments.

Where 3D Printers Are Already Applied

1. Anatomical Modeling

Doctors use 3D-printed copies of organs and bones for:

• surgical planning;

• training students;

• visualizing rare pathologies.

Example: Neurosurgeons print patient skull models in preparation for complex interventions.

2. Orthopedics and Prosthetics

They print:

• custom limb prosthetics;

• orthoses and supportive structures;

• anatomically accurate fixators.

Prosthetics can be adapted to a patient's body geometry within hours, not weeks.

3. Surgical Tools and Templates

A 3D printer enables the creation of:

• custom drilling guides;

• instrument holders;

• sterilizable components.

Materials Used in Medicine

• PETG, PLA, ABS — for visualization models.

• TPU — for flexible orthopedic elements.

• PC, Nylon, CF composites — for durable and heat-resistant products.

• PEEK (under sterilization and biocompatibility conditions).

Advantages of FDM in Medical Practice

• Reduces pre-operative costs

• Rapid creation of personalized solutions

• Improves communication between doctor and patient

• Tool for practical training

Is It Safe to Use an FDM Printer in the Clinic?

Modern systems are equipped with:

• air filtration (HEPA/Carbon) — protects personnel;

• enclosed chambers — ensures material stability;

• flexible software and automation — simplifies operation without extensive technical training.

Protype: An Industrial FDM Printer Ready for Medicine

Our development was designed with healthcare tasks in mind:

• Active thermal chamber — for stable printing of organ and bone models.

• Air filtration — safe for use in labs and offices.

• Dual independent heads — for complex multicolor or combined models.

• Automatic material change — convenient for printing sets.

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