Approaches to the Development and Manufacture of Medical Models through 3D Printing

Abstract

JMC has been in the business of 3D printer output since 2000, and has successfully expanded its sales by focusing on marketing with a primary focus on attracting customers via the web. The equipment we mainly use is called a photofabrication system, which uses a special material that hardens through UV light. The processing accuracy of the device is ±0.15 mm; however, it can create complex shapes and curved surfaces in a short time, which is difficult to accomplish with other processing methods. We believe that this merit would be suitable for manufacturing organic shapes such as blood vessels and bones. In recent years, the usefulness of 3D printers in preoperative model surgery has gradually become widely known. One specific use for this is the preoperative simulation of jaw deformities. By using a model before surgery, it is possible to simulate whether a surgery could be performed with less burden on the body. Currently, the need is expanding, and competition is consequently increasing. The strength of our company lies in its ability to quickly create models that our customers want within a set cost. The use of preoperative simulators is also beneficial to patients, as it reduces surgical time and minimizes invasiveness through proper surgery. JMC will also use this model for the education of young doctors, which will lead to an early improvement in their skills. JMC will continue to enhance its more advanced models to contribute to the improvement of the safety of medical technology worldwide.