A new research paper in
Fronters in Public Health titled
“The size distribution of nanoparticles emitted from advanced manufacturing devices impacts predicted carcinogenic potential” explores how nanoparticle emissions from modern manufacturing equipment, such as 3D printers, vary in size and how these size differences influence potential health risks. New data for particles size in 3D printer emission was obtained for a wide variety of devices and filaments. A model relating lung cancer risk with dimensional characteristics of particles was further developed and risk assessment for specific exposure scenario was performed. The research underscores the importance of monitoring emission levels and particle size distribution to accurately assess health impacts and develop effective safety regulations for advanced manufacturing equipment. The article is authored by Dr. Carry Hill, Director, Nanomaterial and Emerging Contaminant Safety at ITA International, and
Dr. Andrey Korchevskiy, Director of Research and Development at C&IH, and is available online at
Frontiers in Public Health.
