1.4.3. Medical and Healthcare

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does Additive Manufacturing (AM) do?

   Hint

   Think of how traditional manufacturing removes material versus adding.

2. 2.

   Name one application of 3D printing in healthcare.

   Hint

   Consider how patient anatomy can change treatment.

3. 3.

   What is the primary benefit of customized implants?

   • Improved fit
   • Higher cost
   • Longer development time

   Hint

   Consider how fit impacts discomfort.

4. 4.

   Bioprinting primarily involves which of the following?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about its application in growing tissues.

5. 5.

   Analyze the benefits and drawbacks of using bioprinting for creating organs for transplant.

   Hint

   Consider both the medical and ethical aspects of such innovations.

6. 6.

   Outline a scenario where rapid prototyping significantly impacted the success of a medical device project.

   Hint

   Think about how rapid prototyping can lead to iterative improvements.