3D Print from CT – Hands-on Course

This half-day introductory hands-on course will cover the basic open-source workflow from a CT data-set to generating a 3D model of a structure of interest and 3D printing the (scaled down) model.

Course Objectives & Outline

• Installation and set-up of the open-source tools 3D Slicer and Prusa Slicer on your computer (Linux, Windows, Mac) supported.
  • Accessing sample CT data-sets
• Segmentation of anatomic structures from CT data to create a digital 3D model
  • Basic functionality of 3D Slicer image processing platform for processing and segmentation of CT data
  • Manual segmentation of airway from a chest CT
  • Semi-automated segmentation of lungs using a 3D Slicer extension
  • Creation and optimization of 3D digital model from the segmented airway and lungs
• Preparation of 3D digital model for printing
  • Preparation of 3D digital model for printing
• 3D printing of scaled model
  • Basic set-up of a Fused Deposition Modeller (FDM) 3D printer
  • Processing and printing of scaled model