Design and fabrication of custom titanium implant scaffolds produced by selective laser melting [ 2008-09-09 - 2011-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Associate Professor Anthony Roberts (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Timothy Sercombe (Chief Investigator) ,  Joseph Grotowski (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Michael Loretto OBE (Partner Investigator) ,  Prof Xinhua Wu (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Design and fabrication of custom titanium implant scaffolds produced by selective laser melting. The development of implants that can be tailored to match individual patient requirements will result in increased functionality and longevity of the device, decreased pain and suffering and a reduction in hospitalisation time and medical costs. This is especially true where massive bone loss has occurred. Research in this area is vital to underpin Australian technological progress in a field of rising economic and social importance, especially given Australia's aging population. The project will strengthen expertise in materials science and mathematical optimization. Further, the coupling of these fields will allow Australian scientists and technologists to exploit the full potential of solid freeform fabrication in new applications.

Funding Amount $375,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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