2019
Overview
3D printed models are physical representations of anatomical structures, devices, or biological systems created through additive manufacturing processes that build objects layer by layer from digital designs. Research published in 3D Printing and Applications addresses diverse applications of these models across medical, biological, and legal domains. The journal has documented clinical techniques using patient-specific 3D printed models for chest wall prostheses in conditions such as pectus excavatum and Poland syndrome, representing decades of accumulated surgical experience. Additional work examines the development of 3D printed bone scaffolds and the biocompatible materials essential for their function in tissue engineering applications. The journal has also explored how 3D bioprinting technology integrates with organ-on-a-chip platforms to create more accurate biomimetic systems for research and testing. Beyond technical and medical applications, published research considers intellectual property challenges, specifically analyzing how copyright law provisions apply to 3D printing contexts. This body of work reflects the expanding role of 3D printed models in personalized medicine, regenerative therapies, and emerging regulatory frameworks, demonstrating how additive manufacturing transforms both clinical practice and biological research methodologies.
Research published in this journal
4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
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How this research is being cited
The 4 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2025 · Springer tracts in additive manufacturing
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on 3D Printed Models, linking to each citing work.