MX4012 3D Printing in Medicines Syllabus:
MX4012 3D Printing in Medicines Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To apply the concepts of medical imaging, 3D scanning and digitizing for accurate 3D model construction.
To identify the errors during processing of medical image data and minimize them.
To select the suitable material for the given medical application.
To analyze and select an additive manufacturing technology for a given medical application.
To analyze and design the virtual models of the patient for planning the surgery
UNIT I DESIGN OF POWER SUBSYSTEMS IN MEDICAL ELECTRONICS
Overview, Workshop on Medical Applications for Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping, Background on Rapid Prototyping, Stereolithography and Other Resin-type Systems, Fused Deposition Modelling and Selective Laser Sintering, Droplet/Binder Systems, Related Technology: Microsystems and Direct Metal Systems, File Preparation, Relationship with Other Technologies, Disadvantages with RP for Medical Applications
UNIT II BIOMODELLING
Introduction, Surgical Applications of Real Virtuality – Cranio-maxillofacial bio modeling, Use of real virtuality in customized cranio-maxillofacial prosthetics, Bio-model-guided stereotaxy, Vascular bio-modelling, Skull-base tumors surgery, Spinal surgery, Orthopedic bio modeling.
UNIT III MEDICAL DATA TRANSFER
Introduction, Medical Imaging: from Medical Scanner to 3D Model, Computer Approach in Dental Implantology. Bio Build Paradigm – Importing a dataset, Volume reduction, Anatomical orientation confirmation, Volume editing, Image processing, Build orientation optimization, 3D visualization, RP file generation, Future Enhancements
UNIT IV ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS
Introduction to orthopedic implants, Electron Beam Melting Technology, Direct Fabrication of Titanium Orthopedic Implants – EBM fabrication of custom knee implants, EBM fabrication of custom bone implants, Direct fabrication of bone ingrowth surfaces.
UNIT V SCAFFOLD BASED TISSUE ENGINEERING
Introduction, Medical Imaging: from Medical Scanner to 3D Model, Computer Approach in Dental Implantology. Bio Build Paradigm – Importing a dataset, Volume reduction, Anatomical orientation confirmation, Volume editing, Image processing, Build orientation optimization, 3D visualization, RP file generation, Future Enhancements.
45 PERIODS
PRACTICAL EXERCISES: 30 PERIODS
1) Review of CAD Modeling Techniques and Introduction to Rapid Prototyping
2) Forming Groups & Assigning Creative Idea
3) Generating STL files from the CAD Models & Working on STL files
4) Modeling Creative Designs in CAD Software
5) Assembling Creative Designs in CAD Software
6) Processing the CAD data in Catalyst software (Selection of Orientation, Supports generation, Slicing, Tool path generation)
7) Simulation in Catalyst Software
8) Fabricating the physical part on FDM RP machine
9) Removing the supports & post processing (cleaning the surfaces)
10) Demonstrating Creative Working Models
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Apply the concepts of medical imaging, 3D scanning and digitizing for accurate 3D model construction
CO2: Identify the errors during processing of medical image data and minimize them
CO3: Interpret the data acquisition and data transfer mechanisms.
CO4: Analyze and select an additive manufacturing technology for orthopedic implants
CO5: Analyze and select models suitable for scaffold based tissue engineering
TOTAL:75 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. Ian Gibson, Advanced Manufacturing Technology for Medical Applications, John Wiley, 2005.
2. Paulo Bartolo and Bopaya Bidanda, Bio-materials and Prototyping Applications in Medicine, Springer, 2008.
3. Joseph D. Bronzino, The Biomedical Engineering Hand Book, 3rd Edition, CRC Press, 2006
4. Dennis Fitzpatrick, Implantable electronic medical devices, Elsevier, 2015.