Critical review on additive manufacturing based biomedical and biosensors application

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Biosensor Technology
• Additive Manufacturing

Background:

• Additive manufacturing (3D printing) has significantly impacted biomedical engineering and biosensor fields.
• It facilitates the creation of complex, personalized medical devices and components.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the applications of additive manufacturing in biomedical engineering and biosensor development.
• To highlight its role in creating biosensor parts, implants, tissue engineering scaffolds, and medical equipment.
• To discuss current techniques, materials, challenges, and future prospects.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature on additive manufacturing in biomedical and biosensor applications.
• Analysis of state-of-the-art techniques and materials used.
• Identification of challenges and future directions.

Main Results:

• Additive manufacturing enables precise, personalized production of prosthetics and implants, improving patient outcomes.
• Integration with biosensor technology has led to innovative diagnostic tools with unprecedented sensitivity and specificity for biomarkers and infections.
• 3D printing facilitates the creation of intricate tissue engineering scaffolds and specialized medical equipment.

Conclusions:

• Additive manufacturing holds immense potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery and biosensing technologies.
• It offers novel solutions for complex medical challenges through advanced fabrication capabilities.
• Continued advancements in materials and techniques will further expand its impact on medicine.