3D Bioplotter Research Papers

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3D printing modality effect: Distinct printing outcomes dependent on selective laser sintering (SLS) and melt extrusion

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A 2024 Volume 112, Issue 7, Pages 1015-1024

A direct and comprehensive comparative study on different 3D printing modalities was performed. We employed two representative 3D printing modalities, laser- and extrusion-based, which are currently used to produce patient-specific medical implants for clinical translation, to assess how these two different 3D printing modalities affect printing outcomes. The same solid and porous constructs were created from the same biomaterial, a blend of 96% poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) and 4% hydroxyapatite (HA), using two different 3D printing modalities. Constructs were analyzed to assess their printing characteristics, including morphological, mechanical, and biological properties. We also performed an in vitro accelerated degradation study to compare…