Image Reconstruction and 3D Printing of Anatomical Models module (BE41002)

The aim of this module is to introduce key technical aspects of 3D printing or additive manufacturing and its applications in healthcare through case studies. It is intended to allow students to gain experience in how to use medical image data to segment volumes of interest, refine, prepare for 3D printing, reconstruct anatomical models, and apply to a range of potential applications.



Indicative content:

• Medical Imaging Data: understanding typical file formats of common imaging data and its analysis using a range of specific software packages;
• Image processing: developing skills in computing specific 3D volume segmentation and refinement through design;
• 3D printing: creating 3D printing models, exploring a broad overview of current 3D printing technologies and the limitations.
• Applications: exploring a range of medical applications including clinical training, intervention planning and implants;
• Workshops: students will work on a pre-selected anatomical structural series in small groups. Each group will 3D print anatomical components from medical image databases.