3D Printing Applications in Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Devices

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in 3D printing in regenerative medicine and biomedical devices. Unlike the existing production methods of cutting or removing materials, 3D printing is known as an additive manufacturing technology, which builds three-dimensional (3D) products by stacking many thin layers one by one. In particular, 3D printing technology which uses computer software to design and fabricate the constructs, as well as their internal architectures such as the pore size, pore shape, and porosity, and in which the interconnectivity of the structures can be freely controlled, has taken center stage among regenerative medicine and medical devices. In addition, through the use of patient medical data, this process can also make customized treatment a reality. In this Special Issue, we would like to gather ideas about the possibilities of 3D printing technology and the directions of future development. This Special Issue seeks to publish work on various bio-fabrication technologies in medical applications, including, but not limited to, 3D printing and bioprinting, bio-chip, organ-on-a-chip, organoid, implants, medical devices and surgical simulation tools. Both original research articles and reviews are welcome for this Special Issue.

Dr. Jinwoo Lee
Dr. Yongsung Hwang
Guest Editors

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