Advanced manufacturing technology for medical applications : reverse engineering, software conversion, and rapid prototyping /

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Imprint:Chichester, West Sussex, England ; Hoboken, NJ, USA : J. Wiley, c2005.
Description:xiii, 240 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5928692
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Other authors / contributors:Gibson, Ian, 1938-
ISBN:9780470016886 (cloth : alk. paper)
0470016884 (cloth : alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents:
  • Contributors
  • 1. Rapid Prototyping for Medical Applications
  • 1.1. verview
  • 1.2. Workshop on Medical Applications for Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping
  • 1.3. Purpose of this Chapter (Overview
  • 1.4. Background on Rapid Prototyping
  • 1.5. Sterolithography and Other Resin-type Systems
  • 1.6. Fused Deposition Modelling and Selective Laser Sintering
  • 1.7. Droplet/Binder Systems
  • 1.8. Related Technology: Microsystems and Direct Metal Systems
  • 1.9. File Preparation
  • 1.10. Relationship with Other Technologies
  • 1.11. Disadvantages with RP for Medical Applications
  • 1.12. Summary
  • Bibliography
  • 2. Role of Rapid Digital Manufacture in Planning and Implementation of Complex Medical Treatments
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. Primer on Medical Imaging
  • 2.3. Surgical Planning
  • 2.4. RDM in Medicine
  • 2.5. The Future
  • 2.6. Conclusion
  • References
  • 3. Biomodelling
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Surgical Applications of Real Virtuality
  • 3.3. Case Studies
  • References
  • 4. Three-dimensional Data Capture and Processing
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. 3D Medical Scan Process
  • 4.3. RE and RP in Medical Application
  • 4.4. Applications of Medical Imaging
  • 4.5. Case Study
  • 4.6. Conclusions
  • References.
  • Bibliography
  • 5. Software for Medical Data Transfer
  • 5.1. Introduction
  • 5.2. Medical Imaging: from Medical Scanner to 3D Model
  • 5.4. Conclusions
  • Bibliography
  • 6. BioBuild Software
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. BioBuild Paradigm
  • 6.3. Future Enhancements
  • 6.4. Conclusion
  • References
  • 7. Generalized Artificial Finger Joint Design Process Employing Reverse Engineering
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. Supporting Literature
  • 7.3. Technological Supports for the Prosthesis Design
  • 7.4. Proposed Methodology
  • 7.5. Finger Joint Surface Modelling and Feature Extraction
  • 7.6. Database Construction and Surface Generalization
  • 7.7. Conclusions
  • References
  • 8. Scaffold-based Tissue Engineering - Design and Fabrication of Matrices Using Solid Freeform Fabrication Techniques
  • 8.1. Background
  • 8.2. Introduction
  • 8.3. Systems Based on Laser and UV Light Sources
  • 8.4. Systems Based on Printing Technology
  • 8.5. Systems Based on Extrusion/Direct Writing
  • 8.6. Indirect SFF
  • 8.7. Robotic and Mechatronically Controlled Systems
  • 8.8. Conclusions
  • References
  • 9. Direct Fabrication of Custom Orthopedic Implants Using Electron Beam Melting Technology
  • 9.1. Introduction
  • 9.2. Literature Review
  • 9.3. Electron Beam Melting Technology
  • 9.4. Direct Fabrication of Titanium Orthopedic Implants
  • 9.5. Summary and Conclusions
  • References
  • 10. Modelling, Analysis and Fabrication of Below-knee Prosthetic Sockets Using Rapid Prototyping
  • 10.1. Introduction
  • 10.2. Computer-facilitated Approach
  • 10.3. Experiments
  • 10.4. Results and Discussion
  • 10.5. Rapid Socket Manufacturing Machine (RSMM
  • 10.6. Conclusions
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • Bibliography
  • 11. Future Development of Medical Applications for Advanced Manufacturing Technology
  • 11.1. ntroduction
  • 11.2. Scanning Technology
  • 11.3. RP Technology
  • 11.4. Direct Manufacture
  • 11.5. Tissue Engineering
  • 11.6. Business
  • Index