Reproducing viscoelastic properties of soft tissues in 3D printed silicone models by two-phase infill tuning.
Recent Publication
A research team from the Division of Biomechanics has developed a method to make 3D-printed silicone models look and feel more realistic. By selectively injecting high-viscosity silicone oil into silicone samples filled to varying degrees, the researchers were able to significantly improve the mechanical properties of the models. Depending on the combination, the models now behave much more similarly to real soft tissue.
Dehen, S., Groß, F., Lorenz, A., Pahr, D. H., & Reisinger, A. (Accepted/In press). Reproducing viscoelastic properties of soft tissues in 3D printed silicone models by two-phase infill tuning. Bioprinting, 48, e00408. Article e00408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bprint.2025.e00408
Stephan Dehen, MSc
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (PreDoc)
Division of Biomechanics
Ass.-Prof. DI Dr. Andreas Reisinger
Head of biomechanics lab, Head of
Division of Biomechanics