Chapter 5 Additive manufacturing for advancing healthcare sustainability
Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM) is recognized as a multifunctional manufacturing technique with significant promise for driving innovation in the production of various medical equipment and instruments, orthoses, prosthetic devices, surgical models, sterile surgical implants, and biological manufacturing. The use of AM technology in the healthcare industry has considerable potential in addressing significant sustainability challenges. The chapter analyzes the many aspects of AM in promoting sustainability in the healthcare sector. It conducts a comprehensive examination of the uses, advantages, and ecological impacts of AM. The study addresses the potential of AM ...
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