Design Engineering in Surgery. How to Design, Test and Market Surgical Devices Made With 3D Printing?

Cir Esp (Engl Ed). 2018 Apr;96(4):198-204. doi: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2017.12.007. Epub 2018 Mar 26.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

Industry 4.0 offers new development opportunities for surgeons. Computer-aided design and 3D printing allow for the creation of prototypes and functional end products. Until now, it was difficult for new devices to get to the manufacturing phase. Nowadays, the main limitations are our creativity, available spaces to test our creations and obtaining financing.

Keywords: 3D printing; Additive manufacturing; Cirugía; Design; Diseño; Dispositivo quirúrgico; Engineering; Fabricación aditiva; Impresión 3D; Ingeniería; Surgery; Surgical device.

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design / methods*
  • Printing, Three-Dimensional*
  • Surgical Equipment*