The processing of biomaterials for implant applications by Powder Injection Moulding

摘要

Powder Injection Moulding is an established process for the manufacture of medical products from biocompatible materials. Processing innovations have, however, enabled a wider range of functional products to be considered than ever before. Philipp Imgrund and colleagues from IFAM, Bremen, Germany, present current work that includes degradable PIM implants, surface structured PIM products for implant applications, and implants with controlled porosity. The challenges of series production are also addressed.