ASM Handbook, Volume 23A: Additive Manufacturing in Biomedical Applications

The new ASM Handbook, Volume 23A, provides a comprehensive review of 3D printing and bioprinting approaches for biomedical applications, with extensive coverage of feedstock materials and applications. It includes articles on 3D printing and bioprinting of surgical models, implants, and medical devices, as well as on polymer, ceramics, metals, and bioprinting. Selected articles will be published digital-first in the ASM Digital Library.

Format: Hardback
Length: 530 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2022
Publisher: A S M International

The new ASM Handbook, Volume 23A, is a comprehensive resource that delves into established and emerging 3D printing and bioprinting techniques for biomedical applications. It offers extensive coverage of various feedstock materials used in additive manufacturing, providing valuable insights into this rapidly evolving field.

The Volume encompasses a wide range of articles, each focusing on specific aspects of 3D printing and bioprinting. The introductory section explores the advancements and trends in additively manufactured medical devices, while the polymer section delves into the processes of vat polymerization and powder bed fusion of polymers. The ceramics section covers topics such as binder jet additive manufacturing and selective laser sintering of ceramics for medical purposes. The metals section discusses additive manufacturing of stainless steel, titanium alloy, and cobalt-chromium alloy biomedical devices.

Furthermore, the bioprinting section examines various techniques, including laser-induced forward transfer, piezoelectric jetting, microvalve jetting, plotting, pneumatic extrusion, and electrospinning of biomaterials. This section highlights the potential of bioprinting in creating personalized surgical instruments, orthotics, dentures, crowns and bridges, implantable energy harvesting devices, and pharmaceuticals.

To enhance accessibility and convenience, selected articles from Volume 23A will be published digital-first in the ASM Digital Library at dl.asminternational.org in advance of the full volume release. This allows researchers and practitioners to access the latest research and developments in the field promptly.

The ASM Handbook, Volume 23A, serves as a valuable tool for researchers, engineers, medical professionals, and students interested in advancing the field of 3D printing and bioprinting for biomedical applications. Its comprehensive coverage and in-depth insights provide a solid foundation for future advancements and applications in this rapidly evolving area.

ISBN-13: 9781627083904