AMMM Focus Sessions - Call for Papers
Platform for Discussing Defined Topics
Focus sessions will be incorporated into the scientific program of AMMM. These sessions aim to provide a dedicated platform for discussing clearly defined topics related to medical additive manufacturing. The goal is to gather relevant presentations and discussions within a focused time slot. Typically, the focus sessions consist of 6 presentations that revolve around a particular subject or theme of AMMM. These presentations are carefully selected to ensure they align with the session's topic and contribute to a comprehensive discussion on the subject matter. The duration allocated for each focus session is 90 minutes. You may apply for inclusion in a focus session with your submission as part of the submission process: https://www.ammm.science/submissions
Call for Papers
Focus Session 1: Surface finishes in medical applications: Advances and impact on device efficacy
Dr.-Ing. Ute Urban, Fraunhofer ITEM, Germany
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Surface finishes play a crucial role in the efficacy of products in medical applications. This focus session aims to present different research areas from different surface applications to test methods for evaluation of biological compatibility. Highlights include advancements in printable microtexturing of Ti-Implants, combined force and acoustic emission testing for evaluating the integration of printed implants with varied structuring in biological environment. We will discuss innovations in surface applications related to neuroprosthetics and implants e.g., plasma-enhanced treatments, and will also cover pharmaceuticals and drug-eluting coatings for implants, showcasing the latest in controlled release technologies.
Focus Session 2: Printed electronics
Prof. Dr. Shweta Agarwala, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Aarhus University, Denmark
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The integration of additive manufacturing (AM) and printed electronics offers a sustainable approach to electronic device production. This Focus Session explores the environmental benefits of AM, such as reduced waste, energy efficiency, and local production. AM's synergy with printed electronics enables efficient, intricate designs with minimal environmental impact. Topics of the Focus Session also include the use of renewable and recyclable materials like bio-based substrates, sustainable conductive inks, and recyclable polymers, which lessen dependency on non-renewable resources and decrease electronic waste. By adopting these sustainable practices, stakeholders can promote inclusive growth while reducing the environmental effects of electronics manufacturing.
Focus Session 3: Machine Learning for Shape Estimation and Manipulation in Additive Manufacturing
Prof. Dr. Jannis Hagenah, Professor for Digital and Robotic Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Germany
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The Focus Session on Machine Learning for Shape Estimation and Manipulation in AM addresses the challenge of shape uncertainty in medical additive manufacturing, particularly in creating personalized prostheses where only the deformed state is known from medical imaging. This includes the integration of AM with artificial intelligence (AI) that can harness the predictive capabilities of machine learning (ML) to refine and customize medical object designs. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and practical case studies, participants learn to apply ML techniques to enhance the design, production, and customization processes in additive manufacturing. This approach enables the precise creation of medical devices tailored to individual needs, leveraging advanced technologies to improve outcomes in the medical field.