The application of 3d-digitalization for the developmentof medical instruments
Year: 2002
Editor: S. Vajna
Author: Schwarz, R.; Kluge, R.
Abstract
This paper gives a specific example of a new medical instrument that utilizes 3d-digitalization and rapid prototyping in its development. The basis for this development was to compliment a new tooth extraction – ZALEX – method with the necessary tools, in which a new pair of forseps were developed.
Keywords: 3d-digitalization, Rapid Prototyping, medicine, tooth technology, ZALEX-method, lifting forceps