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Application
Patient Specific cutting guide
Matter Number
PER-8 PROV
Paragraph Number
40
Application Number
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Reference Case 1
PER-8 PROV
Reference Case 2
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Created
7/2/21, 12:00 AM
Modified
7/2/21, 12:00 AM
Id
4,486
Content
As used herein, “additive manufacturing” refers to a manufacturing process in which materials are joined together in a process that repeatedly builds one layer on top of another to generate a three-dimensional structure or object. Additive manufacturing may also be referred to using different terms including: additive processes, additive fabrication, additive techniques, additive layer manufacturing, layer manufacturing, freeform fabrication, ASTM F2792 (American Society for Testing and Materials), and 3D printing. Additive manufacturing can build the three-dimensional structure or object using computer-controlled equipment that applies successive layers of the material(s) based on a three-dimensional model that may be defined using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. Additive manufacturing can use a variety of materials including polymers, thermoplastics, metals, ceramics, biochemicals, and the like.
Notes
Added by DJM 7 2021