Stephen Thomas MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Educate the user on the current techniques of 3D printing, the additive manufacturing process, printer hardware and printing materials. Provide a step-by-step guide for image data acquisition, printable object rendering, post-processing to create a polygonal mesh structure and object fabrication.

A) Introduction to types of additive fabrication process B) 3D printer technology and printing materials [Fused Deposition Modeling, Selective Laser Sintering/Granular materials binding, Laminated Object Manufacturing, Photo-polymerization, Stereolithography, Electron Beam Melting] C) Medical uses for 3D fabrication and future directions D) CT, MR and US image data acquisition E) Editing and rendering the printable object F) Creating and editing the polygonal mesh 3D printable model G) Printing the model H) Finishing the model

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14006850/14006850_ztck.pdf

Thomas, S, 3D Printing - A Primer for Radiologists.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14006850.html