Applying 3D surface scanning technology to create photorealistic three-dimensional printed replicas of human anatomy

Aim: To describe advances in 3D data capture and printing that allow photorealistic replicas of human anatomical specimens for education and research, and discuss advantages of current generation printing for replica design and manufacture. Materials & methods: We combine surface scanning and co...

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Main Authors: Lucy F Costello, Paul G McMenamin, Michelle R Quayle, John F Bertram, Justin W Adams
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Future Science OA
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20565623.2024.2381956
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Paul G McMenamin
Michelle R Quayle
John F Bertram
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description Aim: To describe advances in 3D data capture and printing that allow photorealistic replicas of human anatomical specimens for education and research, and discuss advantages of current generation printing for replica design and manufacture. Materials & methods: We combine surface scanning and computerized tomography datasets that maximize precise color and geometric capture with ultra violet (UV) curable resin printing to replicate human anatomical specimens. Results: We describe the process for color control, print design and translation of photorealistic 3D meshes into 3D prints in durable resins. Conclusion: Current technologies allow previously unachievable ability to capture and reproduce anatomical specimens, and provide a platform for a new generation of 3D printed teaching materials to be designed and used in anatomy education environments.
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spelling doaj-art-ac6aaebfc57445b8ac1066ebcceb08e22025-08-20T03:50:38ZengTaylor & Francis GroupFuture Science OA2056-56232024-12-0110110.1080/20565623.2024.2381956Applying 3D surface scanning technology to create photorealistic three-dimensional printed replicas of human anatomyLucy F Costello0Paul G McMenamin1Michelle R Quayle2John F Bertram3Justin W Adams4Centre for Human Anatomy Education, Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, AustraliaBiomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, AustraliaCentre for Human Anatomy Education, Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, AustraliaBiomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, AustraliaCentre for Human Anatomy Education, Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, AustraliaAim: To describe advances in 3D data capture and printing that allow photorealistic replicas of human anatomical specimens for education and research, and discuss advantages of current generation printing for replica design and manufacture. Materials & methods: We combine surface scanning and computerized tomography datasets that maximize precise color and geometric capture with ultra violet (UV) curable resin printing to replicate human anatomical specimens. Results: We describe the process for color control, print design and translation of photorealistic 3D meshes into 3D prints in durable resins. Conclusion: Current technologies allow previously unachievable ability to capture and reproduce anatomical specimens, and provide a platform for a new generation of 3D printed teaching materials to be designed and used in anatomy education environments.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20565623.2024.23819563D printingadditive manufacturinganatomical replicasanatomy modelsmedical educationplastinated specimens
spellingShingle Lucy F Costello
Paul G McMenamin
Michelle R Quayle
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Justin W Adams
Applying 3D surface scanning technology to create photorealistic three-dimensional printed replicas of human anatomy
Future Science OA
3D printing
additive manufacturing
anatomical replicas
anatomy models
medical education
plastinated specimens
title Applying 3D surface scanning technology to create photorealistic three-dimensional printed replicas of human anatomy
title_full Applying 3D surface scanning technology to create photorealistic three-dimensional printed replicas of human anatomy
title_fullStr Applying 3D surface scanning technology to create photorealistic three-dimensional printed replicas of human anatomy
title_full_unstemmed Applying 3D surface scanning technology to create photorealistic three-dimensional printed replicas of human anatomy
title_short Applying 3D surface scanning technology to create photorealistic three-dimensional printed replicas of human anatomy
title_sort applying 3d surface scanning technology to create photorealistic three dimensional printed replicas of human anatomy
topic 3D printing
additive manufacturing
anatomical replicas
anatomy models
medical education
plastinated specimens
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20565623.2024.2381956
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