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Recent Advances of 3D Printing Polymer Material in Biomedical Developments

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Chaitali Mahajan
Recent Advances of 3D Printing Polymer Material in Biomedical Developments

The 3D printing polymer material market for medical application was valued at US$ 930.70 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 2,253.65 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.5% from 2021 to 2028.

 

Polymers are one of the major 3D printing materials. Polymer 3D printing is an emerging technology that has greater applications in industries, particularly in the medical field. 3D printing polymer material consists of polyether ether ketone, polymethylmethacrylate, and polylactic acid. One of the major driver for the 3D printing polymer material market growth is an increasing use of 3D printing in dentistry for various applications. In dentistry, the use of 3D printing has seen a rapid increase. 3D printing technology is highly used by dentists to replace or repair a damaged tooth, create an orthodontic model, and produce crowns, caps, and dentures.

 

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on 3D Printing Polymer Material Market for Medical Application

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the 3D printing polymer material market for medical application was growing due to high demand for polymers in 3D printing to make different medical devices, instruments, customized implants, and medical models. However, in 2020, various industries had to slow down their operations due to disruptions in value chains caused by the shutdown of national and international boundaries. The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. The demand for 3D printing polymer materials in application such as dental implants, dental prosthetics, implant accessories, hearing aids has reduced due to low demand for these products. However, the demand for 3D printing polymers have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic for the production of different personal protective equipment and medical devices.

Polymer 3D printing has established itself as a viable technology to produce ventilator valves, safety goggles, protective face shields, and testing swabs during the pandemic.

         

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