As a representative high-tech, the application of 3D printing technology in the medical industry

 3D printing powder overview

3D printing powder is metal powder reduced to fine particles.3D printing metal powder is the main basic material for most 3D printing processes used to produce metal parts.3D printing (3DP) is a rapid prototyping technology, also known as additive manufacturing. It is a technology-based on digital model files that uses bondable materials (such as metal powder or plastic) to construct objects by printing layer by layer. The characteristics of the metal powder determine the type of 3D printing process. The performance of the powder depends on its production method, which may result in different particle morphology and purity.

Application of 3D printing powder

3D printing is usually achieved through material printers that use digital technology. It is usually used in mold manufacturing, model making in the field of industrial design, and then gradually used in the direct manufacturing of certain products. There are already parts printed using this technology. This technology has been used in jewelry and footwear, industrial design, construction, engineering and construction (AEC), automotive, aerospace, dental and medical industries, education, geographic information systems, civil engineering, firearms, and other fields.

Different 3D printing equipment and molding processes require different particle size distributions. At present, the commonly used powder size range for metal 3D printing is 15-53μm (fine powder),53-105μm (large size), and in some cases can be widened to 105-150μm (larger particles).

The choice of metal powder particle size for 3D printing is mainly based on metal printers with different energy sources.

For printers that use the laser as an energy source, it is suitable to use 15-53μm powder as a consumable material due to its good focus point and easy-to-melt fine powder. The power supply method uses an electron beam as energy, so it is more suitable for the melting of coarse powder and suitable for use.-105μm coarse powder.

For coaxial powder feed printers, powders with a particle size of 105 to 150 μm can be used.

As a representative high-tech,3D printing technology has developed rapidly in recent years. In addition to being widely used in the protection of ancient cultural relics, manufacturing, aerospace, and other fields,3D printing technology is also continuously developing in the medical industry, and its own value has unlimited market prospects. The details are as follows:

3D printing is used in customized medical models and surgical guides

Before surgery, perform three-dimensional modeling based on the patient's CT or MRI data, and then print the model through a 3D printer to obtain a medical model. The main function of the 3D printed medical model is to allow the doctor to see the three-dimensional structure of the operation site before the operation, which helps the doctor plan the operation plan. Especially for complex surgery, it helps to reduce the risk of surgery and increase the success rate of surgery.

Application of 3D printing in dentistry

The cost of dental restoration and treatment is an important factor that dental clinics and laboratories need to consider. Many prescient dental clinics and laboratories have introduced digital dental technology to improve efficiency and reduce costs. In recent years, tooth restoration based on software design has become popular.The combination of digital dental technology and 3D printing has brought high precision, low cost, and high efficiency, and dental data conforms to the standardized production chain of the dental industry.

 Application of 3D printing in the manufacture of medical devices

Medical device manufacturing is the same as other products. In the development phase of a new product, prototypes need to be manufactured for design verification. The potential of metal 3D printing technology in the field of medical equipment has surpassed prototypes and can undertake complex surgical equipment manufacturing tasks. For example, in the repair operation of the knee joint anterior cruciate ligament injury, the doctor must first remove the remaining anterior cruciate ligament, and then accurately replace the graft ligament. In order to ensure the accuracy and minimal invasiveness of the operation, doctors need to resort to complex and special surgical tools. The nickel-chromium-iron alloy used to manufacture the tool is a material that is difficult to process, and it is very difficult to manufacture surgical tools using traditional processing methods, and it takes a long time and is costly.

Application of 3D printing in pharmaceutical production

The impact of 3D printing technology on medicines is mainly reflected in four aspects: One is to achieve personalized customization of the effective ingredients of medicines. The second is to customize the dose to provide patients with a personalized treatment plan. This layer-by-layer printing method allows the different coatings to be tightly combined so that the maximum dose of a certain substance can be placed in the tablet so that the patient can swallow a few or smaller tablets. The third is that the shape can be customized. For children who do not like to take medicine,3D printing technology is used to print out various interesting shapes to coax the child to take medicine. The fourth is to use 3D printing technology to make the drug have a special microstructure and improve the release performance of the drug.

3D printing powder price

The price of 3D printing powder varies randomly with production costs, transportation costs, international conditions, exchange rates, and market supply and demand. Tanki New Materials Co. Ltd aims to help all industries and chemical wholesalers find high-quality, low-cost nanomaterials and chemicals by providing a full set of customized services. If you are looking for 3D printing powder materials, please feel free to send the latest price inquiries.

3D printing powder supplier

As a global supplier of 3D printing powder, Tanki New Materials Co., Ltd. has extensive experience in the performance, application, and cost-effective manufacturing of advanced engineering materials. The company has successfully developed a series of powder materials (including oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity targets, functional ceramics, and structural devices, and provides OEM services.