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TissueDB/Materials/PETG

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▼This page is a material entry for the SELF Tissue Database.It documents the tissue applications, practical guidance, and related simulators for this material to support low-cost, reproducible surgical simulator development.
PETG thermoplastic filament
Coils of 1.75 mm 3D-printing filament in various colours; PETG is supplied in this filament form. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0 by Suit, via Wikimedia Commons.

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PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) is a thermoplastic copolyester used in 3D printing for medical simulation models. It offers better impact resistance than PLA while being easier to print than ABS, making it suitable for bone models and handling-intensive surgical trainers.

Tissues

Tissue Visual Tactile Simulator Notes
Bone Yes Partial Print at higher infill density for denser cortical bone feel; lower infill reduces weight for cancellous simulation.





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Keywords PETG, 3D printing, thermoplastic, bone model, simulation, TissueDB
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Authors Arturopelayo
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Page data
SDG
Authors Arturopelayo
License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Language English (en)
Related 0 subpages, 0 pages link here
Views 6 page views (analytics)
Created February 1, 2026 by Arturo Pelayo
Last edit May 25, 2026 by Arturo Pelayo
Cite as Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/PETG". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
API queries basic, semantic, html, files, more
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