Metallic Biomaterials Processing and Medical Device Manufacturing

1. Introduction to biomedical manufacturing
2. Material selection for medical devices
3. General Manufacturing route for medical devices
4. Machining of medical device components
5. Powder metallurgy in manufacturing of medical devices
6. Selective laser sintering in biomedical manufacturing
7. Selective laser melting in biomedical manufacturing
8. Electron beam melting in biomedical manufacturing
9. Manufacturing of cardiovascular stents
10. Manufacturing of dental implants
11. Coatings on metallic implants for biomedical applications
12. Surface modifications of metallic biomaterials
13. Mechanical testing of metallic biomaterials
14. Corrosion of metallic biomaterials
15. Characterization techniques for metallic biomaterials
16. Quality control and standards in manufacturing of medical devices

Metallic Biomaterials Processing and Medical Device Manufacturing details the principles and practices of the technologies used in biomaterials processing and medical device manufacturing. The book reviews the main categories of metallic biomaterials and the essential considerations in design and manufacturing of medical devices. It bridges the gap between the designing of biomaterials and manufacturing of medical devices including requirements and standards. Main themes of the book include, manufacturing, coatings and surface modifications of medical devices, metallic biomaterials and their mechanical behaviour, degradation, testing and characterization, and quality controls, standards and FDA regulations of medical devices.

The leading experts in the filed discuss the requirements, challenges, recent progresses and future research directions in the processing of materials and manufacturing of medical devices. Metallic Biomaterials Processing and Medical Device Manufacturing is ideal for those working in the disciplines of materials science, manufacturing, biomedical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

• Reviews key topics of biomaterials processing for medical device applications including metallic biomaterials and their mechanical behavior, degradation, testing and characterization
• Bridges the gap between biomaterials design and medical device manufacturing
• Discusses the quality controls, standards, and FDA requirements for biomaterials and medical devices

Materials Scientists and Engineers, Biomedical Engineers, Manufacturers, Mechanical Engineers working in academia and R&D