REVIEW PAPER ABSTRACT 116

 Additive manufacturing (AM) is a digital manufacturing technology, rapidly revolutionizing in the

medical sectors for printing of distinct body parts having intrinsic shapes and offering
customized solutions to every patient. In the past few decades, AM is used as a versatile and
cost-effective method for the manufacturing of geometrically complicated shape in the medical
industry. In addition, AM technology is used for the development of products from dental
implants to heart valves and joint replacements etc. This is the technology that makes a physical
model directly from CAD models by adding materials in layer by layer fashion and offers robust
mechanical properties. This review paper aims to consolidate the contribution of various
researchers in the area of AM especially focusing the applications in the medical field using
various technologies of AM, materials and their mechanical properties, so that this review paper
could become the torch bearer for the futuristic researchers working in this area. © 2021 The
Society of Manufacturing Engineers

 Additive manufacturing (AM) is disrupting the medical industry by offering customized solutions
for printing distinct body parts with intrinsic shapes. This cost-effective method allows the
production of complex medical products, such as dental implants, heart valves, and joint
replacements. This review paper summarizes various AM technologies, materials, and
mechanical properties, consolidating research contributions for future studies.