3D Printing PEEK Material — —Medical Applications and Future Development
Welcome to our latest blog, today we will discuss the 3D printing applications and future development directions of PEEK material in the medical field.
As a multifunctional high-performance polymer, PEEK has attracted widespread attention in the medical industry.
Article Contents hideIntroduction to medical PEEK polymer
– Launched in 1978 and began large-scale development in 1993;
– PEEK is called “the most promising material of the 21st century”;
– Currently, more than 2 million products have been implanted into the human body;
– Implantable grade PEEK has passed the strict biocompatibility requirements of ISO10993;
– The elastic modulus is very close to human bones;
– It has excellent mechanics, high and low temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, hydrolysis resistance, radiation resistance, self-lubricating and biological properties.
Introduction to the wire production process of medical PEEK polymer under GMP conditions
Understand the production process of medical-grade PEEK wire, in which GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) conditions are a key link to ensure product quality and safety.
Advantages and Disadvantages: PEEK VS Metal
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of PEEK and traditional metal materials in clinical applications, and the characteristics and advantages of PEEK materials compared with stainless steel, titanium alloys, etc.
Examples of PEEK material 3D printing in medical applications
- Excellent disinfection performance and mechanical properties;
- Can be used in 300℃ pressurized hot water or steam;
- PEEK can withstand up to 3,000 cycles of autoclaving at 134°C;
- At the same time, it has high mechanical strength;
- These properties make it ideal for use in surgical guides.
What improvements can be made in the future? – For 3D printers
– 3D printers that are more in line with medical devices;
– A clean workshop that is more in line with GMP production conditions;
– 3D printer with controllable crystallization (controllable performance of parts);
– 3D printing software with path planning optimization.
What improvements can be made in the future? – For PEEK materials
– Modification and adjustment of crystallization rate (crystallization window);
– Surface coating research (e.g. titanium coating);
– Research on blending composite modification (such as hydroxyapatite/calcium silicate…etc.);
– Continuous fiber prepreg reinforcement.
Looking to the future, the improvement and research and development directions for PEEK materials, including crystallization rate, surface coating, blending compound modification and continuous fiber prepreg, etc., provide directions and possibilities for the continuous progress of medical 3D printing technology.
Through this blog, we hope to have a more comprehensive understanding of the applications and prospects of PEEK materials in the medical field, as well as its possible future development directions. For any questions or more information, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for reading and following!
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Jackie Wang
Hello friends, I am the author of this article.
I have been engaged in the 3D printing industry for more than ten years, and I am honored to share some of my own experience here. If you have any questions, please leave a message!