Medical modelling: The application of advanced design and development techniques in medicine

by Dr R Bibb

A comprehensive textbook with much of interest for the maxillofacial prosthetist &
technologist.

Costs £125

Contents

Introduction
 - Background
 - Human form
 - Basic anatomical terminology

Medical imaging for rapid prototyping
 - Introduction to medical imaging
 - Computed tomography (CT)
 - Magnetic resonance (MR)
 - Non-contact surface scanning
 - Recommended reading

Export data format and media
 - Medical scan data
 - Point cloud data
 - Media

Working with medical scan data
 - Using CT data – A worked example
 - Point cloud data operations
 - 2D formats
 - Pseudo 3D formats
 - True 3D formats

Physical reproduction – rapid prototyping technologies
 - Background to rapid prototyping
 - Stereolithography
 - Digital light processing (DLPTM)
 - Fused deposition modelling (FDMTM)
 - Selective laser sintering (LS)
 - 3D printing
 - Jetting head technology
 - Laminated object manufacture (LOM)
 - Computer numerical controlled machining (CNC)

Further details including ordering information for the book can be found on the website

http://www.woodheadpublishing.com/en/book.aspx?bookID=1201