Published November 1, 2018 | Version v1
Journal article

Design and manufacture of orthopedic corset using 3D digitization and additive manufacturing

  • 1. Slovak University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, Institute of Production Technologies, Department of Machining and Forming, Jána Bottu 2781/25, 917 24 Trnava (Slovakia)

Description

The paper discusses the use of 3D digitization and additive manufacturing technologies in the field of medicine. The paper focuses on design and manufacture of an orthopedic corset. Described are the methods of designing and manufacturing of orthopedic corsets according to the individual requirements of the patient at present, and a more detailed description of the design and manufacturing process using 3D digitization and additive manufacturing. The paper introduces three variants of corset design and manufacture, with the description of the materials selected for use. The main purpose of the paper is to describe the process of the effective design and manufacture of orthopedic corset using 3D digitization and additive manufacturing technologies. (paper)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/448/1/012058

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
IOP Conference Series. Materials Science and Engineering (Online)
Journal Volume
448
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
[7 p.]
ISSN
1757-899X

Conference

Title
23. International Conference on Manufacturing
Acronym
Manufacturing 2018
Dates
7-8 Jun 2018
Place
Kecskemet (Hungary)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
52101613
Subject category
S36: MATERIALS SCIENCE; S42: ENGINEERING;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
3D PRINTING; DESIGN; MATERIALS
Descriptors DEC
COMPUTER-AIDED FABRICATION; FABRICATION