Integrating 3D printing processes for the development and production of anatomical biomodels for didactic use

Integração de processos de impressão 3D para o desenvolvimento e produção de biomodelos anatômicos para uso didático

Resumo

This article presents and describes the development process of a biomodel for teaching anatomy, which was produced by 3D printing combining the use of two distinct technologies: fused filament printing (FDM) and digital light processing (DLP) printing with liquid resin. The research method is based on experimentation with prototyping and testing of a design-based artifact. The results indicated that the process described here enables the creation of a biomodel for teaching with good quality details, and that the combination of distinct 3D printing processes is an effective strategy for this purpose. It was also possible to verify that, from a sustainability perspective, this process presents some advantageous environmental, social and economic aspects, as well as others that can be improved, especially regarding end-of-life issues of the materials used.