3D printing and bioprinting in healthcare

Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is a process in which 3D objects are built layer by layer, using computer-aided design (CAD) and can be done with a wide range of materials. The technology has several applications in the medical field, and has the potential to generate more benefits with a forecast increased adoption. Included within this statistics report are chapters on the use of 3D printed technology in surgery, dentistry, patents related to the technology, and clinical trials investigating the potential applications of 3D printed objects in healthcare.
3D bioprinting is a much newer technology and uses bioinks mixed with living cells to print structures to be used in the human body. A chapter on this technology is also included in this report.