The skull implant was just approved by the FDA last month, using a new PEKK polymer that is biomechanically similar to bone. You can find more info on the approval here. by
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Richard III Brought Back to Life Using 3D Printing Technology
Loughborough University, with the assistance of Materialise’s Mimics Innovation Suite, brought Richard III back to, well, almost life. From Materialise’s site: Scans of the actual remains taken by the Leicester Royal Infirmary were sent to Loughborough, where they were transformed into a 3D computer model using Materialise’s Mimics Innovation Suite. Laser sintering was then used to create [...]
3D Printer Creates Hand for 5 Year Old Boy
Robohand as it’s called, was produced by a few hobbyists with the assistance of a 3D printer. Outfitting a young South African boy who was born without fingers, utilizes a simple design without electronics to open and close the hand. By using strings attached to the arm, when the wrist bends, the strings tension and [...]
3D Printing Even Changing the Adult Toy Industry
There’s been a ton of press about 3D printing, and everyone seems to be taking notice since the President’s speech. Why not adult toys? SmartPlanet.com has written such an article. The boundaries are near limitless. (image credit: http://poundbyepound.blogspot.com) by
Printing 3D Human Ears
The prosthetics are 3D printed using gels made of living cells After they are implanted they even begin to grow their own cartilage It could offer hope to thousands with congenital ear deformities Read more: by
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