CT and MRI compatibility of flexible 3D-printed materials for soft actuators and robots used in image-guided interventions.

Journal: Medical physics
Published Date: Oct 23, 2019

Abstract

PURPOSE: Three-dimensional (3D) printing allows for the fabrication of medical devices with complex geometries, such as soft actuators and robots that can be used in image-guided interventions. This study investigates flexible and rigid 3D-printing materials in terms of their impact on multimodal medical imaging.

Authors

  • Wiebke Neumann
    Computer Assisted Clinical Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, 68167, Mannheim, Germany.
  • Tim P Pusch
    Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation, Project Group for Automation in Medicine and Biotechnology, 68167, Mannheim, Germany.
  • Marius Siegfarth
    Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation, Project Group for Automation in Medicine and Biotechnology, 68167, Mannheim, Germany.
  • Lothar R Schad
  • Jan L Stallkamp
    Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation, Project Group for Automation in Medicine and Biotechnology, 68167, Mannheim, Germany.

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