Table 2: Advantages and disadvantages of the most common 3D printing techniques used to produce arterial biomodels.

Methods Advantages Disadvantages
SLA Simple manufacturing process;
Fast and good resolution.		 Expensive equipment and materials;
Only photopolymers.
FDM Easy to use;
Good mechanical properties;
Low-cost;
Fast.		 Materials limited to thermoplastics;
Low resolution.
MultiJet Fast and scalable;
Smooth surface finish;
Accurate;
High resolution.		 Poor mechanical properties;
Expensive.
Inkjet Low cost;
Easy to use;
Reasonably fast.		 Low resolution;
Low mechanical properties;
Expensive replacement ink cartridges.