A new method for creating detailed three dimensional (3D) models of human organs could cut costs to one third of current techniques.
Developed by researchers at the University of Tsukuba (Japan), in partnership with Dai Nippon Printing (DNP; Tokyo, Japan), the new technique is based on 3D printing only the necessary parts of the organs that need to be operated on, and not the entire organ’s tissue, arteries, and veins. Since a significantly reduced amount of material is necessary, there is no need to use complex, highly transparent resins, or to fabricate the model in an expensive multi-material 3D printer. For the full article click here
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