The rapid prototyping (RP) technology has advanced in various fields such as verification
of design, and functional test. Recently, researchers have studied bio-materials to fabricate
functional bio-RP parts. In this research, a nano composite deposition system (NCDS) was
developed to fabricate three-dimensional functional parts for bio-applications. In the hybrid process,
the material removal process by mechanical micro machining and/or the deposition process are
combined. NCDS uses biocompatible or biodegradable polymer resin as matrix and various bioceramics
to form bio-composite materials. To test drug release rate in vivo environment, two
different types of drug delivery system (DDS) were fabricated using the bio-composite materials. 1)
Container type DDS used poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide acid)(50:50) and 5-fluorouracil as the drug
composite while polycaprolactone(PCL) served as the container of the drug. 2) Scaffold type DDS
formed porous microstructure with poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide acid)(50:50) and 5-fluorouracil
composite. The effect of geometry of the DDS on release rate of drug is under investigation.