Creating a 3D Printable Bone STL Model in 20 Minutes Using Freeware

[@gowththegreat]

I think in slicer, instead of doing segmentation, currently a new module called greyscale model maker is present which will directly separate bone and create a model out of it in single click, Saving time. Hope it is usefull to someone!

[@GiovaniBertolla93]

First of all, thanks for the tutorial! Now, I'm getting an error message (Could not load: 'filename' as a Scalar Volume) when I try to load DICOM files on Slicer, at 2:17 in your video. Do you know what could it be? Once again... Thanks a lot!

[@markovogelsang2655]

Hello I wonder what kind of material would be most similar to the bone structure. To make the products as realistic as possible

[@Image3dconversion]

Thank you for the tutorial . It was helpful .

[@asifraj321]

It's a great tutorial but the link is not working for file download.

[@JeremyDinoro]

Thank you for the video! What do you think the best way to fill in missing CT scan data would be? I've been assigned to print a mandible model but some of the chin is missing.

[@Embodi3D]

+Jeremy Dinoro Unfortunately, I don't think you can fill in data that isn't there. You should start with a DICOM data set that has the mandible. CT face or CT mandible protocols usually include the mandible, whereas CT brains to not. Once you find a good data set, you can generate the jaw. Or, if you just want to download and print a jaw you can do so at this link. www.embodi3d.com/files/file/38-3d-printable-mandible-jaw-bone/

[@fotoamgamgfoto3695]

for my data Load button does not work :( "Loading 1: Unnamed series 0%" it just stays there forever :( update: for the 10th click and selecting rows randomly it could open, but the slider not precise enough to select only bone for my model, not same a yours skull is full of red soft tissue or bone is missing if I increase slider...

[@brettcrist3052]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@markovogelsang2655]

Good day, thanks for the tutorial. When I load images into a slicer, they are not in real proportions. Somehow I get a stretched wrist. I also tried over Embodi 3d. Where did I make a mistake? Thank you

[@Embodi3D]

The problem may be with your DICOM data set. If the embedded slice coordinates are incorrectly spaced, the model may look squashed or stretched. This can be fixed but it is complicated. If you have access to a different DICOM data set, I'd use that.

[@rahulraghavanv]

Thanks a ton for this :) Can we use the same method for Ultrasound DICOM files?

[@Embodi3D]

Ultrasound images are not registered in space, unlike CT and MRI images. Therefore making 3D models from ultrasound images is much harder. This method won't work. Good luck!

[@AGARRALABOLSA]

like spending 4d ultrasound , 3D formats for printing 3D printer

[@jessedanielryder]

Can you convert CT of a trachea and convert to a trachea or airway STL?

[@Kriptonaite]

Thanks for the tutorial... i have a question doe.. Why does the print of the skull was so small??.. Can it be done on a real size(100%) ?

[@Embodi3D]

It was done at 100%. I reduced the size to 50% afterwards to save on the cost of printing. FYI, if you are interested in a faster way to make 3D printable bone models, check out my latest video on how to use a free automated service to make your models kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2iTpHSHiqafqtk

[@beerhunter1571]

good job

[@bryanong1685]

Thanks for the tutorial! Is it possible to 3D render structure sets as well? (From radiation oncology)

[@Embodi3D]

I'm not sure Bryan, as I've never done this. Maybe somebody else knows the answer?

[@Adrianv1981]

How thin do the native images need to be?

[@Embodi3D]

Thinner the better. 1.5 mm is a good thickness.

[@pedrobh18]

It is possible to print in a natural size

[@Embodi3D]

Yes of course. This was printed at half size to save on cost. You can print at whatever size you want.

[@skullvscrusher]

@@Embodi3D Hello Dr. Mike does printing size depends on the printer already ? or do you state/indicate that during the Blender phase or 3D slicer

[@arnoldt3363]

Bardzo fajne

[@Totoroafer]

First of all, thanks for the tutorial! Now, I'm getting an error message (Could not load: 'filename' as a Scalar Volume) when I try to load DICOM files on Slicer, at 2:17 in your video. Do you know what could it be? Once again... Thanks a lot!