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The effect of SLM parameters on geometrical characteristics
of open porous NiTi scaffolds
M. Speirs, S. Dadbakhsh, S. Buls & J.-P. Kruth
Department of Mechanical Engineering, KU Leuven, Belgium
J. Van Humbeeck, J. Schrooten & J. Luyten
Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, KU Leuven, Belgium
ABSTRACT: Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is a promising technique for the production of biometallic scaf-
folds for orthopaedic applications. To produce successful scaffolds, the laser parameters should be carefully
selected in order to achieve ...