The Application of Additive Manufacturing in the Biomedical Field

A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Engineering and Biomaterials".

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School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol, Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol BS8 1TH, UK
Interests: bioprinting; biomedical engineering; biomanufacturing; tissue regeneration; scaffolds
Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, School of Mechanical Aerospace and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Interests: biomaterials; additive manufacturing; tissue engineering
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Dear Colleagues,

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has revolutionized biomedical research and clinical practice by allowing for the production of customized implants, tissues, and medical devices. This Special Issue aims to investigate the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in additive manufacturing within the biomedical field. Topics of interest include but are not limited to bioprinting, tissue engineering, 3D-printed medical devices, personalized medicine, and regenerative medicine. Researchers, engineers, clinicians, and industry professionals are invited to contribute original research, review articles, and case studies that showcase important applications of additive manufacturing in improving healthcare outcomes. This Special Issue seeks to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration to accelerate the integration of additive manufacturing technologies into the biomedical sector.

Dr. Fengyuan Liu
Dr. Cian Vyas
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Keywords

  • additive manufacturing
  • biomedical field
  • 3D printing
  • bioprinting
  • personalized medicine
  • regenerative medicine

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Aerosol Jet Printing for Neuroprosthetic Device Development
by Lander De Waele, Massimo Di Pietro, Stefano Perilli, Emanuele Mantini, Giulio Trevisan, Michela Simoncini, Massimo Panella, Viviana Betti, Matteo Laffranchi and Dante Mantini
Bioengineering 2025, 12(7), 707; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering12070707 - 28 Jun 2025
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Aerosol jet printing (AJP) technology has emerged as a transformative tool in neuroprosthetic device development, offering high accuracy and versatility in fabricating complex and miniaturized structures, which are essential for advanced neural interfaces. This review explores the fundamental principles of AJP, highlighting its [...] Read more.
Aerosol jet printing (AJP) technology has emerged as a transformative tool in neuroprosthetic device development, offering high accuracy and versatility in fabricating complex and miniaturized structures, which are essential for advanced neural interfaces. This review explores the fundamental principles of AJP, highlighting its unique aerosol generation and concentrated deposition mechanisms, which facilitate the use of different materials on a variety of substrates. The advantages of AJP, including its device scalability, ability to print on flexible and stretchable substrates, and compatibility with a wide range of biocompatible materials, are examined in the context of neuroprosthetic applications. Key implementations, such as the fabrication of neural interfaces, the development of microelectrode arrays, and the integration with flexible electronics, are discussed, showcasing the potential of AJP to revolutionize neuroprosthetic devices. Additionally, this review addresses the challenges of biocompatibility and technical limitations, such as the long-term stability of electroconductive traces. The review concludes with a discussion of future directions and innovations, emphasizing the realization of sensorized prosthetic limbs through the incorporation of tactile sensors, the integration of biosensors for monitoring physiological parameters, and the development of intelligent prostheses. These prospects underscore the role of AJP in the advancement of neuroprosthetic applications and its pathway toward clinical translation and commercialization. Full article
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