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Table 1 A technical overview of various type of available 3D printer technology

From: Three-dimensional printing in modelling mitral valve interventions

 

FDM

SLA

SLS

PolyJet

Resolution

 + 

 +  + 

 +  + 

 +  +  + 

Overall cost

 + 

 +  + 

 +  + 

 +  +  + 

Materials

Polymers [TPU, PLA, PVA]

Photosensitive resins

Wax, Metal, Ceramic Powder

Photo-curable Gel

Finish quality

 + 

 +  + 

 +  + 

 +  +  + 

  1.  +  = Low, +  +  = Medium, +  +  +  = High
  2. FDM Fusion Deposition Modelling, SLA Stereolithography, SLS Selective Laser Sintering, PLA Polylactic Acid, TPU Thermoplastic Urethane, PVA Polyvinyl Alcohol
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