George Washington University of Health Sciences and School of Medicine, Washington, DC, 20037, USA.
Department of Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, 900 23rd St NW, Suite G2092, Washington, DC, 20037, USA.
J Digit Imaging. 2022 Dec;35(6):1611-1622. doi: 10.1007/s10278-022-00656-1. Epub 2022 Jun 16.
3D printing (3DP) is a rapidly evolving innovative technology that has already been utilized for the development of educational anatomic models. Until recently, it was difficult and tedious to create multi-colored models and especially labels due to technological constraints. In this technical note, a comprehensive guide for creating labeled and color-coded anatomic models was created using free software, Blender. We have composed a step-by-step process for taking an existing 3D model and adding labeling and color that is compatible with modern high-quality 3D printing technologies (Multi Jet Fusion). We provided colored and labeled 3D renderings of the surface anatomy of the brain, ventricular system of the brain, the segments of the liver, and coronary arteries as examples of the diverse potential of this technology. Additionally, we 3D printed actual models of the surface anatomy of the brain and ventricles of the brain using HP Multi Jet Fusion to demonstrate the potential of this technology in the creation of anatomic models.
3D 打印（3DP）是一项快速发展的创新技术，已经被用于开发教育解剖模型。直到最近，由于技术限制，创建多色模型，特别是标签，既困难又繁琐。在本技术说明中，我们使用免费软件 Blender 为创建带标签和颜色编码的解剖模型创建了全面的指南。我们已经为使用现有的 3D 模型并添加标签和颜色制定了一个分步过程，这些颜色和标签与现代高质量 3D 打印技术（多喷射融合）兼容。我们提供了大脑表面解剖、脑室系统、肝脏段和冠状动脉的彩色和带标签的 3D 渲染图，作为该技术的多种潜在用途的示例。此外，我们使用 HP 多喷射融合实际打印了大脑表面解剖和脑室的模型，以展示该技术在创建解剖模型方面的潜力。
