Artificial Intelligence in 3D Printing: A Revolution in Health Care

In the era of digital world, due to constantly evolving medical technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) propelled out of research labs into our everyday lives. Emerging developments in AI have an advantage in healthcare system as they will reduce the manual process performed by humans. Hence, AI is a game-changer in health care because when AI is combined with three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies it could increase the performance by reducing the risk of error and facilitating automated production. Nowadays, 3D printing has become an essential and potentially transformative approach to revolutionize health care rapidly. One of the objectives of this chapter is to present an overview of basic concepts of AI including machine learning, internet of things, cloud computing, and deep learning. The further dimensions will also describe types of 3D printing. A snapshot of stereolithography (SLA), which is the oldest and reliable approach in 3D printing is also described. The present chapter will also highlight the key healthcare trends impacting the 3D printing industry such as use of 3D printing to fight the pandemic outbreak COVID-19; regenerative medicine; eliminating the prerequisite for animal experimentation to confirm their efficacy and safety before human testing begins and personalized medicines. The last section encompasses key applications, challenges, and future of 3D printing, which will help the readers to understand that this emerging technology is becoming society’s most helpful tool and further may effectively use the information for their research endeavors.