Module 14: Design Development and Certification of Medical Devices

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Common AM Types

Additive Manufacturing

Selective Laser Sintering

Fusion Deposition Modelling

Stereolithography

(SLA)

(SLS)

(FDM)

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Additive Manufacturing: Fusion Deposition Modelling (FDM)

Advantages

Disadvantages

• Low print cost • Dual material capability • Low maintenance cost

• Longer build times • Lower resolution / highly porous • Potential delamination & weakness • Supports required

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