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• Published Open access Review Article 14 Jan 2026

  Polymers In Low-Resource Biomedical Innovation: Maker Labs, DIY Devices and Ethics

  By Joydeb Patra, Itishree Panda, Tamal Gupta, Trisha Mukherjee, Saptaparni Raha, Himan Kar

  Abstract: The low-cost biomedical devices have been prototyped and sometimes put into practice by maker laboratories and community "DIY" (Do-It-Yourself maker) innovators due to the fast-growing availability of polymer-based fabrication (desktop 3D printing, laser cutting, and simple molding). Nowadays, polymers such as PLA, PETG, TPU, and PEEK are used in a wide range of applications, including surgical guides and anatomical models, as well as assistive technology and diagnostic housings. Such innovations …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 108–119 Read article →