[Research Progress of 3D Printing Technology in Medical Field]

Quchao Zou1, Jinjiang Jin1, Tianhai Huang1

  • 1Department of Clinical Medical Engineering, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009.

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