KuTenk 2000 - SIND262401-Advanced Manufacturing Technology for Medical Applications—Reverse Engineering, Software Conversion and Rapid Prototyping

by Ian Gibson 

2005 (254 pages)

ISBN:9780470016886

Medical practitioners interested in implementing new advanced methods will find this text invaluable, as it outlines the state of the art in AMT and points to the future development of this exciting field.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology for Medical Applications—Reverse Engineering, Software Conversion and Rapid Prototyping

Chapter 1

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Rapid Prototyping for Medical Applications

Chapter 2

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Role of Rapid Digital Manufacture in Planning and Implementation of Complex Medical Treatments

Chapter 3

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Biomodelling

Chapter 4

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Three-dimensional Data Capture and Processing

Chapter 5

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Software for Medical Data Transfer

Chapter 6

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BioBuild Software

Chapter 7

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Generalized Artificial Finger Joint Design Process Employing Reverse Engineering

Chapter 8

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Scaffold-based Tissue Engineering – Design and Fabrication of Matrices Using Solid Freeform Fabrication Techniques

Chapter 9

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Direct Fabrication of Custom Orthopedic Implants Using Electron Beam Melting Technology

Chapter 10

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Modelling, Analysis and Fabrication of Below-knee Prosthetic Sockets Using Rapid Prototyping

Chapter 11

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Future Development of Medical Applications for Advanced Manufacturing Technology