Research

CARTIS has led innovations in healthcare since 1998.

We are proud that our research is applied, which enables us to deliver social and economic impact to patients and the wider life science sector.

CARTIS is also heavily involved with other academic and economic activities. This includes post-doctoral research examination, peer review panels, journal paper reviewing, technical and medical advisory boards, organising international conferences, external examining, running training courses and commercial services.

Research Objectives

To become the pre-eminent UK centre for the research, development and application of advanced technologies in surgery and associated healthcare specialties.
To nurture long-term international collaborations.
To provide specialised teaching and training in advanced technologies in surgery, prosthetics & related fields of custom medical device design.
To assist in the transference of new techniques and approaches into clinical practice.

Research Outputs

Our work has consistently produced quality publications in a range of high impact journals, at conferences worldwide and in other reference material.

2024

Sugar, A., Evans, P., Bartlett, S. and Key, S., 2023. Virtual planning for corrections of hemifacial microsomia. Innovative Surgical Sciences, 8(3), pp.159-183.

2023

Goldsmith, I., Dovgalski, L. and Evans, P.L., 2023. 3D Printing Technology for Chest Wall Reconstruction With a Sternum-Ribs-Cartilage Titanium Implant: From Ideation to Creation. Innovations, 18(1), pp.67-72.

2020-2022

Kopanoglu, T., Beverley, K., Eggbeer, D., and Walters, A. (2022) Design for patient empowerment: Guidelines to design for supporting the self-management of people living with chronic conditions, in Lockton, D., Lenzi, S., Hekkert, P., Oak, A., Sádaba, J., Lloyd, P. (eds.), DRS2022: Bilbao, 25 June - 3 July, Bilbao, Spain. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2022.530

Mehrotra D, Kumar S, Mehrotra P, Khanna R, Khanna V, Eggbeer D, Evans P (2021) Patient specific total temporomandibular joint reconstruction: A review of biomaterial, designs, fabrication and outcomes, Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research. 11(2):334-343. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobcr.2021.02.014

Eggbeer D., Beverley K, Mehrotra D., Evans P., Hollisey-Mclean S. (2020) Identifying research and development priorities for an in-hospital 3D design engineering facility in India. Journal of Design, Business & Society special medical issue. 6(2):189-213. https://doi.org/10.1386/dbs_00011_1

Peel S., Eggbeer D., Dorrington P. (2020) Standardizing the patient-specific medical device design process via a paper-based pro-forma. Journal of Design, Business & Society special medical issue. 6(2):233-258. https://doi.org/10.1386/dbs_00013_1

Goldmith I., Evans P.L., Goodrum H, Warbrick-Smith J., Bragg T (2020). Chest wall reconstruction with an anatomically designed 3-D printed titanium ribs and hemi-sternum implant. 3D Printing in Medicine. 6(26). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41205-020-00079-0

Gonzalez Alvarez A., Dovgalski L., Evans P.L., Key S. (2020). Development and surgical application of a custom implant that enables a vertical vector of mandibular distraction. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 234(10):1172-1180. https://doi.org/10.1177/0954411920940848

Howard J.D., Eggbeer D., Dorrington P., Korkees F. (2020). Evaluating additive manufacturing for the production of custom head supports: A comparison against a commercial head support under static loading conditions. Proc. of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 234(5): 458-467. doi.org/10.1177/0954411919899844

2019

Kopanoglu T., Beverley K., Eggbeer D., Walters A. (2019) Uncovering Self-management Needs to Better Design for People Living with Lymphoedema. Design for Health journal. Nov. ed. https://doi.org/10.1080/24735132.2019.1686326

Budak I., Kiralj A., Sokac M., Santosi Z., Eggbeer D., Peel S. (2019) Computer-aided methods for single stage fibrous dysplasia excision and reconstruction in the zygomatico-orbital complex. Rapid Prototyping Journal. 25(4) 728-737. https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-05-2018-0116

Eggbeer D (invited speaker). Developing Resilience and Local Supply Chains for Advanced Digital Technology in Resource Constrained Environments. 7th Biennial Conference of the ADT. Tokyo, Japan, 20th-22nd June, 2019.

Eggbeer D (invited speaker). ADT Outcome Measures. 7th Biennial Conference of the ADT. Tokyo, Japan, 20th-22nd June, 2019.

2018

Hanna E. Burton, Sean Peel, Dominic Eggbeer (2018) Reporting fidelity in the literature for computer aided design and additive manufacture of implants and guides. Additive Manufacturing 23 (2018) 362–373. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2018.08.027

Peel S., Eggbeer D., Burton H., Hanson H., Evans P. (2018) Additively manufactured versus conventionally pressed cranioplasty implants: An accuracy comparison. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. (online first) https://doi.org/10.1177/0954411918794718

Tetteh S, Martin S, Bibb R, “Mechanical and Morphological Effect of Plant Based Antimicrobial Solutions on Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomer”, Materials 2018, 11, 925, https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma11060925

2017

Eggbeer D. (2017). (chapter) Computational Design of Biostructures. In: 3D Bioprinting for Reconstructive Surgery. Elsevier Publishing, London. Hardcover ISBN: 9780081011034.

Eggbeer D*, Peel. The Importance of Design Considerations in Patient-Specific Cranio-maxillofacial Devices. Advanced Digital Technologies in Head and Neck Reconstruction, International Conference. 31st May – 3rd June, Amiens, France. Dominic Eggbeer also chaired sessions and delivered a workshop at the conference. Peter Evans chaired sessions. *Presented

Peel S., Bhatia S., Eggbeer D., Morris D., Hayhurst C. (2017). Evolution of design considerations in complex craniofacial reconstruction using patient-specific implants. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine (early cite). http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0954411916681346?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3Dpubmed&

Al Mortadi, N., Eggbeer D., Lewis J., Williams R.J. (2017 in press). Comparison of virtual and physical dimensions in AM resin dental devices and fit of devices with conventionally produced base plates. Rapid Prototyping Journal. 24(1) 188-194. https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-06-2016-0101

Tetteh S, Bibb R, Martin S, “Maxillofacial Prostheses Challenges in Resource Constrained Regions”, Journal: Disability and Rehabilitation, 2017, 41(3), 348-356, https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2017.1390697

Gardner A., Eggbeer D., Ryan M., Lee P, Y, F. (2017). 3D Computer Modeling Analysis of the Surface Area and Thread Volume of the Common Sliding Hip Screw. Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal (OROAJ). 5(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.19080/OROAJ.2017.05.555653

2016

Peel S., Eggbeer D. (2016). Additively Manufactured Maxillofacial Implants & Guides - Achieving Routine Use. Rapid Prototyping Journal. 22(1) 189-199.

Peel S., Eggbeer D., Sugar A., Evans P. Post Traumatic Zygomatic Osteotomy and Orbital Floor Reconstruction Using Digital Tools and 3D-Printing – A Case Report. Rapid Prototyping Journal. 22(6) 878-886

Daniel S., Eggbeer D. (2016). A CAD & AM process for maxillofacial prostheses bar-clip retention. Rapid Prototyping Journal. 22(1) .

O’Malley F.L., Millward H., Eggbeer D., Williams R.J., Cooper R. (2016). The use of Adenosine Triphosphate Bioluminescence for Assessing the Cleanliness of Additive-Manufacturing Materials used in Medical Applications. Additive Manufacturing Journal.

2015

Bibb R, Eggbeer D, Paterson A, “Medical modelling: the application of advanced design and ‎development technologies in ‎medicine”, 2nd edition, Elsevier (Woodhead), Cambridge, UK, January 2015, ISBN ‎‎978-1-78242-300-3, https://doi.org/10.1016/C2014-0-01365-2 ‎

Al Mortadi N., Jones Q., Eggbeer D., Lewis J., Williams R.J., (2015). The fabrication of a resin appliance with alloy components using digital technology without the use of an analogue impression. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. 148(5):862-867. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2015.06.014.

Alifui-Segbaya , Lewis J, Eggbeer D, Williams RJ, (2015),"In vitro corrosion analyses of heat treated cobalt-chromium alloys manufactured by direct metal laser sintering", Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol. 21 Iss 1 pp. 111 – 116. Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-11-2012-0110

2014

Eggbeer D. The functional appropriateness of computer-aided designed/additive manufactured implants. 5th Advanced Digital Technologies in Head and Neck Reconstruction conference, Beijing, China. Sept. 6-8th, 2014. Link to the programme. http://www.adt-conference.com/conferenceprogramschedule.html

O’Malley F. Research to Inform Optimal Maxillofacial Surgical Guide Design & Manufacture. 5th Advanced Digital Technologies in Head and Neck Reconstruction conference, Beijing, China. Sept. 6-8th, 2014. Link to the programme. http://www.adt-conference.com/conferenceprogramschedule.html

Peel S. Additively Manufactured Maxillofacial Implants – Towards New Design Tools. Advanced Digital Technologies in Head and Neck Reconstruction conference, Beijing, China. Sept. 6-8th, 2014. Link to the programme. http://www.adt-conference.com/conferenceprogramschedule.html

Alifui-Segbaya F, Evans J, Eggbeer D, George R. (2014). Clinical relevance of laser-sintered cobalt-chromium alloys for prosthodontic treatments: a review. 1st International Conference on Progress in Additive Manufacturing. 26th-28th May, 2014, Singapore.

2013

Peel S*. Clay Vs. CAD: Design Processes For Bespoke Implants. 26th Scientific Congress of The Institute Of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists. 4th-6th September, 2013. Inverness, UK. *presented

O’Malley, F*. Efficacy of Computer-Aided Planning and Patient-Specific Surgical Guides in Complex Facial Osteotomies. 26th Scientific Congress of The Institute Of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists. 4th-6th September, 2013. Inverness, UK. *presented

Eggbeer D (Abstract), Bibb R*. Evaluating the Appropriateness of Biological Testing of AM/RP Materials. 26th Scientific Congress of The Institute Of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists. 4th-6th September, 2013. Inverness, UK. *presented

Peel S*. Optimising Custom Device Design Workflows: Best Practices Through Digital Technologies. Advanced Digital Technology (ADT) North America Regional Leadership Group Conference. 25th-26th January, 2013. La Jolla, CA, USA. *presented

Al Mortadi N, Eggbeer D, Lewis J, Williams R J. (2013). Design and fabrication of a sleep apnea device using CAD/AM technologies. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 227(4) 350-355.

2012

Al Mortadi N, Eggbeer D, Lewis J, Williams R J. (2012) CAD/CAM/AM applications in the manufacture of dental appliances. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. 142(5) 727-733.

Bibb R. Eggbeer D, Medical Advances in Additive Manufacturing. Guest editorial in a special, virtual issue of the Rapid Prototyping Journal. Available here.

Bibb R. Thompson, D. Winder, J. Computed Tomography Characterisation of Additive Manufacturing Materials, Medical Engineering & Physics, 2011; 33(5): 590-596 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2010.12.015

Bibb, R. “Technological Developments in Medical Applications of Rapid prototyping & manufacturing Technology over the last Decade”, Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2011; 8(2): 1-12

Paterson, AMJ. Bibb, RJ. Campbell, RI. “A review of existing anatomical data capture methods to support the mass customisation of wrist splints”, Virtual and Physical Prototyping 2010; 5(4): 201-207, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17452759.2010.528183

Wolfaardt, J. King, B. Bibb, R. Verdonck, H. de Cubber, J. Sensen, C. Soh, J. “Chapter 7: Digital Technology in Maxillofacial Rehabilitation”, in: Beumer J, Esposito, S, Marunick, M (eds): Maxillofacial Rehabilitation: Prosthodontic and Surgical Management of Cancer-Related, Acquired, and Congenital Defects of the Head and Neck, Third Edition, Quintessence, Chicago, USA, ISBN 978-0-86715-498-6, pp 355-373

Eggbeer D, Bibb R, Evans P, Ji L. Evaluation of direct and indirect additive manufacture of maxillofacial prostheses. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 2012; 226(9): 718-728.

Al Mortadi, N. Eggbeer, D. Lewis, J. Williams, R. CAD/CAM/AM Applications in the Manufacture of Dental Appliances. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. 2012; 142: 727-733. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2012.04.023

D. Jevremovic, T. Puskar, B. Kosec, D. Vukelic, I. Budak, S. Aleksandrovic, D. Eggbeer, R. Williams. The analysis of the mechanical properties of f75 co-cr alloy for use in selective laser melting (SLM) manufacturing of removable partial dentures (RPD). Metalurgija. 2012; 51(2) 171-174

2011

Thavarajah D, Hussien A, De Lacy P, Sugar A. The minimum time for cranioplasty insertion from craniectomy is six months to reduce risk of infection – a case series of 82 patients. Br J Neurosurg (2011) Oct 5 (Epub ahead of print)

Mustafa SF, Evans PL, Bocca A, Patton DW, Sugar AW, Baxter PW. Customized titanium reconstruction of post-traumatic orbital wall defects: a review of 22 cases. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg (2011), 40(12): 1357-1362.

Mustafa SF, Bocca A, Sugar AW, Key SJ. The Use of Detachable Flanges on Customized Titanium Orbital Implants: A Technical Note. Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction. (2011), 4(4), 201-2

Jones SD, Sugar AW, Mommaerts MY. Retrieval of the displaced condylar fragment with a screw: simple method of reduction and stabilisation of high and intracapsular condylar fractures. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg (2011), 49(1):58-61

Phillip J, Bhatia S, Sugar A, Berry N, Ruddy M. Mycobacterium lentiflavum: A cause of infections in the head and neck, Case report and literature review. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2011) 69(4): 1114-6

Daniel, S. An IMPT Survey: The design and manufacture of retention mechanisms for auricular prostheses. Poster at 25th Scientific Congress of The Institute Of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists. 7th-9th September, 2011. Birmingham, UK.

Dovgalski, L*. Using the Spectromatch Reality Colouring System. 25th Scientific Congress of The Institute Of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists. 7th-9th September, 2011. Birmingham, UK. *presented

Robinson G*, Peel S*. A Rapid Prototype (RP) jigsaw technique in the manufacture of a titanium orbital floor implant. 25th Scientific Congress of The Institute Of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists. 7th-9th September, 2011. Birmingham, UK. *presented

Bibb R, Eggbeer D*, Evans P, Seelaus R, Grosvenor A. A critical comparison of rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing in extra-oral prosthesis body production. Advanced Digital Technologies in Head and Neck Reconstruction. 5th-8th May, 2011. Freiburg, Germany. *presented

Daniel S*, Eggbeer D, Evans P. Design hierarchy for auricular prosthesis Retention mechanisms. Advanced Digital Technologies in Head and Neck Reconstruction. 5th-8th May, 2011. Freiburg, Germany. *presented

Eggbeer D, Bibb R*. Evaluating state of the art in cranioplasty plate design and fabrication. Advanced Digital Technologies in Head and Neck Reconstruction. 5th-8th May, 2011. Freiburg, Germany. *presented

Eggbeer D, Evans P, "Computer-aided methods in bespoke breast prosthesis design and fabrication", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 2011, 225(1): 94-99.

10.1243/09544119JEIM755

Jevremović, DP, Kojić V, Bogdanović G, Puškar T, Eggbeer D, Thomas D and Williams RJ, (2011) “A selective laser melted Co-Cr alloy used for rapid manufacture of removable partial denture frameworks - initial screening of biocompatibility, Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 76 (1) pp 43-52, ISSN 0352-5139.

2010

Mihoc, A., Bârsan, L.: Design for Children with Physical and Mental Disabilities – The ASD Syndrome, BULLETIN OF THE TRANSILVANIA UNIVERSITY OF BRASOV VOL.3 (52)-2010

Bibb R, Eggbeer D, Bocca A, Evans P, Sugar AW, “Chapter 15: A custom-fitting surgical guide”, in Kau CH & Richmond S (eds) Three-Dimensional Imaging for Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2010, Wiley-Blackwell, London, UK, ISBN-13: 978-1405162401, pp 243-252

Jevremović,DP, Williams RJ, Bošković MJ, Puškar T, Eggbeer D, (2010) “The use of stereolithographic data for three dimensional finite element analysis model generation”, Acta Stomatologica Naissi, 26, 61, pp 933 – 944

Danimir P. Jevremović, Mirjana V. Bošković, Tatjana Puškar, Robert Williams, Branka Trifković, Dominic Eggbeer. (2010) “A clinical evaluation of inlay-retained fixed partial dentures after a two-year observation period” Acta Stomatologica Naissi, 26,62, pp 997-1006

Daniel S, Eggbeer D, Millward H, Evans P, ”Development of Design Criteria for Maxillofacial Prosthesis Retention Mechanisms”, in 11th National Conference on Rapid Design, Prototyping & Manufacture, eds Jacobson D, Bocking CE, Rennie AEW, 2010, CRDM Ltd., High Wycombe, pp 109-116, ISBN 978-0-9566643-0-3

Bibb R, Eggbeer D, Evans P, “Rapid prototyping technologies in soft tissue facial prosthetics: current state of the art", Rapid Prototyping Journal 2010; 16(2): 130-137,http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13552541011025852

Bibb R, Winder J, “A Review of the Issues Surrounding Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography for Medical Modelling using Rapid Prototyping Techniques”, Radiography 2010; 16: 78-83http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2009.10.005

2009

Bibb R, Eggbeer D, Evans P, Bocca A, Sugar AW, “Rapid Manufacture of Custom Fitting Surgical Guides”, Rapid Prototyping Journal 2009; 15(5): 346-354,http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13552540910993879

2008

The CARTIS team all contributed chapters in Sugar AW, Ehrenfeld M, (eds) “Imaging and Planning in Surgery: A Guide to Research”, 2008, AO Publishing, Dübendorf, Switzerland, ISBN 3-905363-07-0

Bibb R, ''Technological Developments in Medical Applications of Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing Technology over the last Decade'', Proceedings of Rapid Product Development Society, 9th International Conference on Rapid Product Development, Bloemfontein, South Africa, November 2008, (CD-ROM)

Bibb R, “Rapid Manufacturing of Medical Devices using Selective Laser Melting”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Rapid Manufacturing, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK, 2007, pp 49-58

Thomas D, Bibb R, “Baseline build-style development of Selective Laser Melting high density functional parts”, in 8th National Conference on Rapid Design, Prototyping & Manufacture, eds Jacobson D, Bocking CE, Rennie AEW, 2007, CRDM/Lancaster University, pp 105-114, ISBN: 9-780948314-537

Keating AP, Knox J, Bibb R, Zhurov A, “A comparison of plaster, digital and reconstructed study model accuracy”, Journal of Orthodontics 2008; 35: 191-201,http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/146531207225022626

Thomas D, Bibb R, “Identifying the Geometric Constraints and Process Specific Challenges of Selective Laser Melting”, in Proceedings of Time Compression Technologies Rapid Manufacturing Conference 2008, Rapid News Publications Plc., Coventry, West Midlands, UK, October 2008, (CD-ROM)

Bibb R, “10 Years Progress in Medical Applications of Rapid Prototyping”, in 9th National Conference on Rapid Design, Prototyping & Manufacture, eds Jacobson D, Bocking CE, Rennie AEW, 2008, CRDM/Lancaster University, pp 1-10, ISBN: 978-0-948314-55-1

Thomas D, Bibb R, “An Investigation into the Geometric Constraints of Selective Laser Melting for the Development of Design Rules”, in 9th National Conference on Rapid Design, Prototyping & Manufacture, eds Jacobson D, Bocking CE, Rennie AEW, 2008, CRDM/Lancaster University, pp 11-20, ISBN: 978-0-948314-55-1

2007

Eggbeer D, Bibb R, Evans P, “Digital Technologies in Extra-Oral, Soft Tissue, Facial Prosthetics: Current State of the Art”, Journal of Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Technology 2007, 10: 9-16

2006

Eggbeer D, Bibb R, Evans P, “Assessment of digital technologies in the design of a magnet retained auricular prosthesis” The Journal of Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Technology 2006; 9: 1-4, ISSN: 1366-4697

Eggbeer D, Bibb R, Evans P, “Toward Identifying Specification Requirements for Digital Bone-Anchored Prosthesis Design Incorporating Substructure Fabrication: A Pilot Study”, International Journal of Prosthodontics 2006; 19(3): 258-63, ISSN: 0893-2174

Kau CH, Zhurov A, Richmond S, Bibb R, Sugar A, Knox J, Hartles F, “The 3-Dimensional Construction of the Average 11-Year-Old Child Face: A Clinical Evaluation and Application”, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2006; 64(7): 1086-92, ISSN: 0278-2391,http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2006.03.013

Eggbeer D, Evans P, Bibb R, “A Pilot Study in the Application of Texture Relief for Digitally Designed Facial Prostheses”, Journal of Engineering in Medicine 2006; 220(6): 705-714, ISSN: 0954-4119,http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/09544119JEIM38

Eggbeer D, Bibb R, Evans P, “Specifications for non-contact scanning, computer-aided design and rapid prototyping technologies in the production of soft tissue, facial prostheses”, Proceedings of the 7th National Conference on Rapid Design, Prototyping & Manufacture, June 2006, CRDM/Lancaster University, ISBN: 0-948314-494, pp 67-77

Bibb R, “Medical modelling: the application of advanced design and development technologies in medicine”, Woodhead Publishing Ltd., Abington Hall, Abington, Cambridge, CB1 6AH, October 2006, ISBN: 1-84569-138-5

R.J. Williams, Richard Bibb, Dominic Eggbeer, John Collis. Use of CAD/CAM technology to fabricate a removable partial denture framework. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2006; 96(2): 96-99.

2005

Kau CH, Zhurov A, Bibb R, Hunter L, Richmond S, “The Investigation of the Changing Facial Appearance of Identical Twins employing three-dimensional laser imaging system” Orthodontic & Craniofacial Research 2005; 8: 85-90, ISSN: 1601-6335, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1601-6343.2005.00320.x

Winder RJ, Bibb R, “Medical Rapid Prototyping Technologies: State of the Art and Current Limitations for Application in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2005; 63(7): 1006-15, ISSN: 0278-2391, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2005.03.016

Bibb R, Eggbeer D, Bocca A, Sugar A, “Rapid design and manufacture of custom fitting stainless steel surgical guides”, Proceedings of the 6th National Conference on Rapid Design, Prototyping & Manufacture, June 2005, CRDM/Lancaster University, ISBN: 0-9737783-1-8, pp 65-72

2004

Eggbeer D, Evans P, Bibb R, “The Appropriate Application Of Computer Aided Design And Manufacture Techniques In Silicone Facial Prosthetics” Proceedings of the 5th National Conference on Rapid Design, Prototyping & Manufacturing, Professional Engineering Publishing, London, UK, 2004, 45-52, ISBN: 1860584659

Sugar A, Bibb R, Morris C, Parkhouse J, “The development of a collaborative medical modelling service: organisational and technical considerations” British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 2004; 42: 323-30, ISSN: 0266-4356, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2004.02.025

Evans P, Eggbeer D, Bibb R, “Orbital Prosthesis wax Pattern Production using Computer Aided Design and Rapid Prototyping Techniques” The Journal of Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Technology 2004; 7: 11-5, ISSN: 1366-4697

Bibb R, Bocca A, Hartles F, “Producing Burns Therapy Conformers Using Non-Contact Scanning and Rapid Prototyping” Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering, Madrid, Spain, February 2004, ISBN: 0-9549670-0-3 (Published on CD-ROM by First Numerics Ltd. Cardiff, UK)

Knox J, Sugar A W, Bibb R, Kau C H, Evans P, Bocca A, Hartles F, “The use of 3D Technology in the Multidisciplinary Management of Facial Disproportion” Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering, Madrid, Spain, February 2004, ISBN: 0-9549670-0-3 (Published on CD-ROM by First Numerics Ltd. Cardiff, UK)

2003

R. Bibb, D. Eggbeer, A. Bocca, P. Evans, A. Sugar, “Design and Manufacture of Drilling Guides for Osseointegrated Implants Using Rapid Prototyping Techniques” Proceedings of the 4th National Conference on Rapid & Virtual Prototyping and Applications, Professional Engineering Publishing, London, UK, 2003, 3-11, ISBN: 1-86058-411-X

Bibb R, Bocca A, Sugar A, Evans P, “Planning Osseointegrated Implant Sites using Computer Aided Design and Rapid Prototyping” The Journal of Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Technology 2003; 6: 1-4, ISSN: 1366-4697

2002

Bibb R, Brown R, Williamson T, Sugar A, Evans P, Bocca A, “The Application Of Product Development Technologies In Craniofacial Reconstruction” Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing, Athens, 17-19 July 2000, pp 113-22

Bibb R, Bocca A, Evans P, “An Appropriate Approach to Computer Aided Design and Manufacture of Cranioplasty Plates” The Journal of Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Technology 2002; 5(1): 28-31, ISSN: 1366-4697

2000

Bibb R, Lewis A, Brown R, “The application of design methods in medical modelling and reconstructive surgery”, in Enderle JD (ed) Proceedings of the 22nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2000, Vols 1-4, IEEE, New York, USA, pp 2517-2519, ISBN: 0-7803-6466-X

Bibb R, Freeman P, Brown R, Sugar A, Evans P, Bocca A, “An Investigation of three-dimensional scanning of human body parts and its use in the design and manufacture of prostheses” Journal of Engineering in Medicine 2000; 214(H6): 589-94, ISSN: 0954-4119,http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/0954411001535615

Bibb R, Brown R, “The Application of Computer Aided Product Development Techniques in Medical Modelling” Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation 2000; 36: 319-24, ISSN: 0067-8856

Bibb R, Lewis A, Brown R, “The application of design methods in medical modelling and reconstructive surgery” Proceedings of the 22nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Vol. 1-4, Ed: Enderle JD, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 23-28 July 2000, ISBN: 0-7803-6466-X

Research Projects & Other Funded Work

British Council, Newton Fund. Workshop - Enabling Equitable Access to Health: Embracing New Design Technologies. 3rd-9th Dec. 2018, S Africa. This work was supported by a Newton Fund Researcher Links grant, ID 2017-RLWK8-10536, under the UK-South Africa Newton Fund. https://www.pdr-crpm-workshop.com/

UK India Education Research Initiative. Exchange research visits between King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India and PDR, Cardiff Metropolitan University. On-Going. www.comeddi.com

Innovate UK / EPSRC grant - Additive-manufacture for Design-led Efficient Patient Treatment – ADEPT. Between commercial and research partners (Renishaw PLC, LPW Technology Ltd, ABM UHB & PDR). Feb 2014-Feb 2017. This project developed & implemented a new supply chain and business model demonstrator that enabled Renishaw to address global market potential for its Laser Melting (LM) technology in the medical device sector. EPSRC-funded research led by me underpins the new proposed approach.

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Research & Enterprise Services, Accelerator Fund to foster international relationships with key potential collaborators in the European region.

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Research & Enterprise Services, Getting Started fund (Dec. 2015-May 2016). Pilot - Developing specialist shoes for lymphoedema sufferers.

Partner in a Centre for Defence Enterprise-funded project. Trauma Simulation of Massive Lower Limb/Pelvic Injury. Academic partner.

Partner in a Health Technology Challenge Wales project. High Tibia Osteotomies. Dec. 2014-Dec. 2015.

Tenovus Cancer Care (Charity). Innovation Research Award. User Requirements in Breast Prosthetics. Completed June 2015.

Cardiff Metropolitan University Foundation Award. Prosthetics Research. June 2012

Devices for Dignity. User Centric Design of an Electromyography (EMG) stand-alone switch to improve user experience, accessibility and independence. Project partner. NIHR funding. Jan 2012-Dec. 2012.

Industry funding (Renishaw PLC) to undertake academic research, write reports and develop novel design solutions that support the application of metal additive manufacturing in personalised implant production.

Welsh Government, Health Technology & Telehealth Fund (April 2014-April 2015). This project aimed to improve health and wellbeing outcomes, the safety of procedures and reduce costs to NHS Wales whilst also improving access to the most advanced techniques to rural and remote communities. 3D scanning, design and fabrication technologies were piloted in new healthcare applications, providing the foundation for on-going implementation and research projects.

Welsh Government, Knowledge Transfer Centre (KTC). Centre for Patient Specific Medical Design. Led by PDR. The KTC developed a service to provide the patient specific design knowledge to medical manufacturers, the benefits of which were: improved products that positively impact on the health and well-being of patients; improved competitive advantage for each participating company; and, a positive impact on the Welsh economy.

Welsh Government, A4B Feasibility Study, 2008-2009. Led by PDR. This study provided a foundation of evidence on the need for companies to diversify from mass produced markets to high-value bespoke design and production techniques.

Welsh Government, Strategic Insight Programme. 2009-Feb. 2010. This fund was used to embed a PDR team member within a small/medium size company to learn about their processes and offer assistance in their understanding of custom device production.

Welsh Government, Intellectual Property Development Fund. March-June 2009. This fund was used to explore the potential to protect novel ideas developed through research.

Knowledge Transfer Partnership, 2009-2012, Performance Health Products. Academic Team member. This Innovate UK-funded KTP introduced a key product design component within a rapidly developing small/medium size company keen to develop new market opportunities.

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