Digital Light Processing 3D Printing Technology in Biomedical Engineering: A Review

Abstract As one of the 3D printing technologies, digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing technology has been widely applied in biomedical engineering. The principles and advantages of DLP 3D printing technology are compared with other 3D printing technologies, while the characteristics and applicable fields of each technique are analyzed. The applications of DLP 3D printing technology in tissue engineering, medical devices and pharmaceutical field are classified and summarized. Besides, the prospects and challenges of DLP 3D printing technology in biomedical engineering are discussed. With continuous advancement, DLP 3D printing technology will play an increasingly important role in personalized medicine and regenerative medicine.