ABSTRACT
Additive manufacturing (AM) and three-dimensional (3D) printing is a technology-derived concept that has revolutionised the medical world. These new technologies are either based on computerised software which aids in design (CAD) or computerised X-ray imaging (CT) or medical imaging using magnetic resonance (MRI). 3D printing offers advantages like cost benefit as well as high productivity and thus can be a leading technology in the field of pharmaceutical and healthcare. With varied applications, this technique can be used in preparing models in the fields of tissue engineering, anatomy, pharmacological design and validation. It can also be applied in manufacturing customised medical instruments and apparatus. The professionals working in this area are confident that this technique holds greater potential in the domain of medical applications, especially in bioprinting and other related areas.
