Manufacturing theory | Characteristic | Application |
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Vat photopolymerization | High resolution and printing speed | Drug delivery, medical device manufacturing in orthopedics |
Material jetting | Can use different-hardness materials in one print | Medical models |
Binder jetting | Coloring | Color coding in anatomy, biodegradable implantable devices |
Powder bed fusion | Various derivative techniques, good durability | Medical devices, such as metal and alloyed titanium frameworks in dentistry |
Material extrusion | Economical, easy to operate | Most household machines |