Project start: 1.10.2025.

In an era demanding focused, personalized, and technologically advanced solutions in medicine, compliant structures manufactured using additive technologies represent a new generation of functional elements. Therefore, this project aims to develop a scientifically based methodology for the design, characterization, and optimization of such structures, enabling their application in surgical, rehabilitation, and implantable medical devices.

Compliant structures rely on the elastic deformation of their elements to transfer motion and force, enabling the construction of monolithic, sterilizable, reliable, and long-lasting components that require neither lubrication nor maintenance. From a medical standpoint, this translates to safer, lighter, and more efficient devices for both patients and healthcare professionals. Particular attention will be given to the biocompatibility of the materials used. The project will include testing of standard samples and compliant elements fabricated using Digital Light Processing (DLP) and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technologies, analysis of bending and tensile strength, inspection of print homogeneity, prototyping, and validation of digital twins of the developed structures. Relevant experiments will be conducted to ensure the reliability of results.

The advantages of the developed structures in medical practice will be assessed In collaboration with clinical experts, and guidelines formulated for their specific applications.

The final synthesis of the project results is focused on developing recommendations for the implementation of precise and technologically advanced compliant structures as sustainable, recyclable, and configurable solutions, with special emphasis on reducing negative environmental impact.

The project promotes the use of advanced digital tools, simulations, and sustainable technological solutions. The results will continue to be utilized beyond the project's duration through further scientific project proposals, development of medical aids, knowledge transfer to industry and clinical practice, and the continued education of young researchers.