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ArticleBiomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)2025

A Brief Review on Biomimetics 3D Printing Design.

Rúben Couto, Pedro R Resende, Ricardo Pinto, Ramin Rahmani, João C C Abrantes, Iria Feijoo

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Article in Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Rúben CoutoGrupo E-Materiais, Departamento de Ingeniería de Materiales, Mecánica Aplicada y Construcción, EEI, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain.ORCID 0009-0003-4338-4657
Pedro R ResendeproMetheus, Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, 4900-347 Viana do Castelo, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-3410-6482
Ricardo PintoproMetheus, Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, 4900-347 Viana do Castelo, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-4869-131X
Ramin RahmaniproMetheus, Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, 4900-347 Viana do Castelo, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-4145-3298
João C C AbrantesproMetheus, Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, 4900-347 Viana do Castelo, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-4595-3641
Iria FeijooGrupo E-Materiais, Departamento de Ingeniería de Materiales, Mecánica Aplicada y Construcción, EEI, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4580-8025

Funding

Wellcome Trust
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Over millions of years of evolution, nature provided tools to optimize different functions in animals and plants. Different strategies observed in nature serve as models for solving complex engineering problems. Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, enables us to produce shapes that would not be possible with traditional subtractive manufacturing. In this way, it is possible to produce complex detailed shapes using an automatic process. Biomimetics involves drawing inspiration from nature and applying it to solve specific engineering challenges, often with the goal of optimization and enhanced performance. Three-dimensional printing enables the replication of complex natural shapes, opening new avenues for innovation. In this paper, we review the state of the art in biomimetics, including studies on mechanical properties, design strategies, manufacturing techniques, and the use of composites.

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3D printingadditive manufacturingbiomimeticselective laser melting

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PMID41149177
PMCPMC12561772

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