Advances in 3D and 4D Printing of Medical Robots and Devices

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Ankit Sharma, PhD (Associate Director (Research) and Assistant Professor, Chitkara University Research Innovation and Network (CURIN); Chitkara University; Patiala; Punjab, India) Ismail Fidan, PhD (Tennessee Technological University, Tennessee Technological University TN, USA)

Advances in 3D and 4D Printing of Medical Robots and Devices

Ankit Sharma, PhD (Associate Director (Research) and Assistant Professor, Chitkara University Research Innovation and Network (CURIN); Chitkara University; Patiala; Punjab, India), Ismail Fidan, PhD (Tennessee Technological University, Tennessee Technological University TN, USA)

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Academic Press Inc
16 June 2025

Biomedical engineering; Biotechnology; Printing & reprographic technology

Series: Medical Robots and Devices: New Developments and Advances

Advances in 3D and 4D Printing of Medical Robots and Devices presents the most recent innovative breakthroughs in smart manufacturing and biomedical engineering to help enhance knowledge and expertise in 3D/4D printing technologies and advancements in biomedical applications through robotics and medical devices. This book highlights the usage and importance of 3D/4D printing-based prototyping as well as the manufacturing of robotic elements such as energy generators, morphology control, and novel design strategies. This book will help readers to pursue contemporary insights into currently ongoing practices in biomedical and mechatronic engineering including the fabrication of actuators manufacturing; muscles, vibration dampers, bio-inspired structures, pre-surgical and post-surgical tooling, medical assistance robots, drug delivery, microfluidic, and wearable electronics. Academic scholars, manufacturing scientists, and commercial manufacturers of bio-devices and medical robotics will find this book to be useful in adopting competent biomaterials as well as innovative techniques for applications in biomedical engineering.

Edited by: Ankit Sharma PhD (Associate Director (Research) and Assistant Professor Chitkara University Research Innovation and Network (CURIN); Chitkara University; Patiala; Punjab India), Ismail Fidan, PhD (Tennessee Technological University, Tennessee Technological University TN, USA)
Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780443248610
ISBN 10: 0443248613
Series: Medical Robots and Devices: New Developments and Advances
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 16 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction to 3D printing-based Healthcare Applications: Robots and Biomedical Devices 2. Progression in 3D Printing Families: Laser; Powder; Nozzle-based Techniques 3. Advanced Materials for 3D Printing in medical robots/devices: Metals; Polymer; Ceramic; and Composites 4. 3D printing in robotics; sensors; and actuators manufacturing: A Revolution across Industries 5. Robots, and next generation of 3D Printing Technology: A state-of-the-art review 6. Advances in 3D/4D printing of mechanical metamaterials: From manufacturing to applications 7. 3D printing processes and materials for soft robotics 8. Progression in 3D/4D-printing: A brief review of present and future smart materials and technologies 9. 4D printing technology in the medical sector: A future narrative 10. Implication of 4D printing for dentistry, orthopaedic and neurologic: materials; process; and potentials

Dr. Ankit Sharma currently serves as the Head of the Publications Division at the Research and Innovation Network (CURIN) Department of Chitkara University in Punjab, India. He earned his doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Sharma possesses a wealth of expertise in academia, research, consulting, training, and industry. He has made significant contributions to the field, with numerous publications featured in well-regarded journals indexed in SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science. His research efforts have also resulted in the filing and publication of over 30 international patents. Dr. Sharma's expertise extends to the international stage, where he has delivered invited seminars and keynote addresses in countries like the USA, China, and India. His contributions have been acknowledged with awards for best research papers. Additionally, he actively serves as a reviewer board member for numerous esteemed international journals. Dr. Ismail Fidan currently holds the position of Professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology, while also serving as the Director of iMakerSpace at Tennessee Technological University. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, back in 1996. His primary areas of expertise lie within additive manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, robotics, automation, distance learning, and STEM education, both in terms of research and teaching. Dr. Fidan actively engages in professional networks such as SME, ASEE, ABET, and IEEE, contributing his insights and knowledge to these organizations. Adding to his accomplished profile, Dr. Fidan takes on roles as an Associate Editor for esteemed publications including IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology, the International Journal of Rapid Manufacturing, the ASEE Journal of Engineering Technology, and the Journal of Advanced Technological Education. Furthermore, he is also an associate author of Wohlers Reports, further showcasing his dedication and expertise in the field.