DE: 3D-Druck in Technik und Medizin
EN: 3D Printing in Engineering and Medical Practice
Wykłady/Vorträge/Lectures
Two unique lectures by Sarah Nistler (TU Wien) as a part of the accompanying events of the Bydgoszcz Science Festival!
Applications of 3D Printing in Engineering and Medical Practice
Additive manufacturing, better known as 3D printing, has established itself as a transformative technology in which objects are built up layer by layer from digital designs. In contrast to conventional manufacturing methods, additive manufacturing enables the individual, precise and efficient production of complex structures. This newfound freedom of design has meant that additive manufacturing has long since established itself in various industries. This includes medical technology in particular, where its potential is already being used today and will play a decisive role in the future.
At the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), the 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Technologies group headed by Prof. Jürgen Stampfl has been conducting intensive research into the development of additive manufacturing technologies based on photopolymerization for over a decade. This is a process in which liquid photopolymers are cured by light and built-up layer by layer. The process impresses with its high precision and resolution, as well as the wide range of materials that can be processed. These advances have already led to several successful spin-offs that have gained worldwide recognition.
One of the greatest potentials of additive manufacturing lies in personalized medicine to produce patient-specific implants, prostheses and medications. These can be tailored to the patient's individual anatomy and specific requirements. This increases the success rates of treatments and shortens recovery times. Another advantage of additive manufacturing in medical technology is the variety of materials that can be used, such as biocompatible polymers, bioceramics or metal alloys. 3D printing has already found its way into medical professions and will become even more prevalent in the future.
18.02.2025 (Tue.), 2:00 pm
Faculty of Mechatronics
Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz
ul. Kopernika 1, Bydgoszcz
In English
Free admission
Applications of 3D Printing in Engineering and Medical Practice
Additive manufacturing (AM) has evolved far beyond its origins as a small-scale technology. Many companies have successfully established themselves in the market and continue to grow. AM’s ability to enable the precise, customized, and efficient production of complex structures has opened doors across various industries. In particular, personalized medicine has benefited greatly from the demand for patient-specific implants, prostheses, and medications, allowing AM to realize its full potential.For over a decade, the 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Technologies group at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), led by Prof. Jürgen Stampfl, has been conducting innovative research into additive manufacturing technologies based on photopolymerization. This presentation will provide an overview of the group's advancements in recent years, successful spin-offs, ongoing research, and potential future directions. Given that AM holds its greatest promise in personalized medicine, we will also showcase approved 3D-printed medical products from industry partners.Additionally, a detailed look into current PhD research will highlight the 3D printing of hybrid bioceramic materials for use as bone replacement materials. The sinter-joining technique, which combines bone ceramics (such as hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate) with zirconia to selectively enhance bone implants, will be presented.19.02.2025 (Wed.), 5:00 pm
Scientific Society Bydgoszcz
ul. Jezuicka 4, Bydgoszcz
In English
Free admissionSarah Nistler is a young female scientist embarking on her academic career as a PhD Candidate at the Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien). Having studied medical engineering at the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany (FAU Erlangen), she worked with porcine pericardium tissue for biological heart valves during her bachelor’s thesis under supervision of Prof. Bernhard Hensel (Research group Max-Schaldach-Stiftungsprofessur, FAU Erlangen). An internship with the research and development team at KLS Martin Group in Mühlheim a. d. Donau, Germany, introduced her to 3D printing of medical implants and ignited her passion for this field. She further pursued scientific research during her master’s thesis with the BRAINIACS group, led by Prof. Silvia Budday at FAU Erlangen. Her work involved analysing the mechanics of porcine and human brains using an indentation device and developing two-material biofabrication of hydrogels to replicate stiffness gradients in porcine brain tissue.After completing her master’s degree, Sarah returned to her roots in Vienna, where she secured an ideal PhD position. She is now a PhD candidate in the “Christian Doppler Laboratory for Advanced Polymers for Biomaterials and 3D Printing” at TU Wien under the project lead of Dr. Stefan Baudis and under supervision of Prof. Jürgen Stampfl. Her research involves close cooperation with Lithoz GmbH, the world market leader in ceramic additive manufacturing, as well as KLS Martin Group, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of 3D printed medical implants. Sarah’s current research focuses on developing hybrid 3D printed ceramics, combining calcium phosphates with zirconia to enhance the mechanical properties of bone implants.Organisers: Austrian Cultural Forum Warsaw, Kazimierz-Wielki-University in Bydgoszcz
