3D Technology to 'Print' Replacement Body Tissues and Parts

摘要

Before long, one may be able to print out the replacement soles for sneakers, or even a cornea, skin or heart tissue, thanks to the rapid development of 3D printing technology at NTH. A new S$30 million Additive Manufacturing Centre (NAMC) will be established at the Yunnan campus to ramp up research in 3D technology. Funded by Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB), it will officially open in May 2014. The Centre will have the latest 3D printing machines, such as laser-aided machines For building metal parts and objects for industry, and bioprinters which are able to print human tissues.