The need for customizable, biocompatible components are some of the crucial requirements of the medical industry. One of the early adapters of the technology, AM finds many applications in the medical industry due to the high degree of design freedom and customisation where patient specific implants Customised implants, surgical assists and medical devices manufactured through the traditional manufacturing methods are expensive as compared to those manufactured through AM. The lead times offered by AM are unmatched when compared to the traditional manufacturing methods, that make it the most preferred choice of technology for doctors while saving lives of patients.