Frontiers and Applications of 3D Printing Technology in the Design of Prosthetic Orthotics

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10.2991/978-94-6463-518-8_70How to use a DOI?

Keywords

3D printing technology; Prosthetics orthosis; Materials; Applications

Abstract

This article comprehensively discusses the principles, processes, advantages and limitations of 3D printing technology. It provides an in-depth analysis of the types of materials used in 3D printing and their properties, including polymer materials, metal materials, and inorganic non-metallic materials. This paper explains the basic principles and operational processes of 3D printing technology. Later, the article analyzed the advantages of 3D printing technology, including high customization and improved production efficiency, but also explicitly mentioned its shortcomings such as limited material choices and relatively higher costs. This article extensively discusses the innovative application of 3D printing technology in the field of prosthetic orthotics, highlighting the advantages of personalized customization and improved comfort of 3D printed prosthetic orthoses compared to traditional techniques. The article delves into the specific applications of 3D printing technologies such as Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), and Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) in the production of prosthetics and orthoses. Finally, this article analyzes and discusses the future development trends of 3D printed prosthetic orthoses, predicting that with advancements in technology and cost reductions. 3D printed prosthetic orthoses plays a larger role in personalized medicine by providing more patients with high-quality and comfortable treatment options.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Zhihua Huang
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/09/28
TI  - Frontiers and Applications of 3D Printing Technology in the Design of Prosthetic Orthotics
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Mechanics, Electronics Engineering and Automation (ICMEEA 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 732
EP  - 742
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-518-8_70
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-518-8_70
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