[Iefac.list] IJRapidM : Rapid Manufacturing in Medical Applications

[Ali Kamrani]

International Journal of Rapid Manufacturing

Special Issue : Rapid Manufacturing in Medical Application

As rapid prototyping (RP) technology has matured, it is beginning to lend
itself to other applications such as rapid tooling and rapid manufacturing.
Some traditional tool making methods are considering the use of RP
technologies to directly or indirectly fabricate tools. This is considered
as a good alternative to the traditional mould making since it is more
efficient and requires less lead-time. This approach is also less expensive
and allows for quick validation of designs. The next natural evolution of RP
technology is rapid manufacturing (RM). RM is the automated fabrication of
the final products directly from CAD data. RM, by some researchers, is
called additive manufacturing since the end product has the required
functionality and quality. RM has been applied to different sectors such as
industrial (aerospace, automotive, military etc.), art (jewelry,
architecture, sculptures, etc.) and medical and healthcare (devices, dental,
implants, etc.). Healthcare represents the most diverse sector. RM has been
used to manufacture implants in hip replacement surgery and cranial patches
and other types such as maxiofacial implants for reconstructive surgery. RM
has also found applications in the manufacture of disposable surgical
cutting guides, fabrication of customized prosthetics and even used for
training and education of medical students.

The purpose of this special issue is to provide a comprehensive collection
of the latest research and technical work in the area of rapid manufacturing
related to the medical application. Scope includes but is not limited to:

*	Methods and technologies 
*	Material and biomaterial capabilities 
*	Input and data analysis 
*	CAD/CAE 
*	Hardware and software issues 
*	Process accuracy 
*	Medical devices 
*	Surgical application 
*	Implants and prostheses 
*	Imaging and Predicative Modeling
*	Tissue engineering and biological models 
*	Case studies and other related topics

 

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Important Dates:

Full paper submission: May 3, 2010

Notification of reviews: June 15, 2010

Revised manuscript submission: July 16, 2010 

Notification of acceptance: July 30, 2010 

Final Paper Revision and submission to the editor: August 30, 2010 

 

 

Guest Editor(s) contact details, including email(s)

 

Ms. Maryam Azimi, M.S.

Design and Free Form Fabrication Laboratory

Industrial Engineering Department

University of Houston, USA

E-mail: mazimi at uh.edu

 

Prof. Abdulrahman M. Al-Ahmari Ph.D. 

Supervisor, Princess Fatimah Alnijris's Research Chair for AMT

Director, Center of Excellence for Research in Engineering Materials

Industrial Engineering Department

King Saud University

Saudi Arabia

E-mail: alahmari at KSU.EDU.SA

 

Emad S. Abouel Nasr-, Ph.D.

Faculty of Engineering,

Fatimah Alnijris's Research Chair for Advanced Manufacturing Technology
(FARCAMT)

Industrial Engineering Department

King Saud University

Saudi Arabia

E-mail:  eabdelghany at ksu.edu.sa

 

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Regards,

Ali K. Kamrani, Ph.D., P.E.
Editor-in-Chief

International Journal of Rapid Manufacturing - IJRapidM

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