3D Printing in Medicine
A 3D printed material developed at Cardiff University to minimize the risk of brain injury has won $250,000 in funding in a competition backed by the NFL.
Monash University in Australia has created the first commercially available kit of realistic, full-color 3D printed cadavers for studying human anatomy.
More evidence of the power of 3D printing to advance medicine: surgeon from Great Ormond Street Hospital enthuses about the benefits of the technology.
We've seen 3D printed carts, wagons and crutches for disabled animals, but now prosthetics are being developed to further the help we can give to these pets in need!
Assistive tech is a growing field, due to changes in society. It's a good thing assistive tech is slowly becoming more open for new ideas and approaches.
A team of engineers used a 3D printed model to show how tasting food relies on the movement of food volatiles in our head.
A 3D printed wheelchair was created for a disabled puppy named Tumbles who needed to strengthen its back legs.
The trend of "Quantified Self", taken to a new level: Sendinaden created a "Pattern Breathe Mask" which measures the quality of your breathing.
MIT's Tangible Media Group wants to make the world's materials "bio." Now, they've created bioLogic: a film that can respond to humidity.
Scottish kitty Sprocket has had hard times. Thanks to his vet and owner, a 3D printed leg brace may save him from surgery.
A 3D printed hairclip translates external sounds into vibration. "Ontenna" could be a big step for the hearing impaired.
Inspired by biology and nature: A 3D printed finger is improving prosthetics while using a combination of new technologies.
A 3D printed heart that was a precise replica of Mia Gonzalez’s own heart let surgeons prepare to operate before the first incision was made.
An 11 year old Australian wins a prize for his littleBIGidea; to hygienically store blood test strips used by diabetics in a 3D printed unit.
Scientists have found a way to create soft 3d printed matter that can take any shape while supporting its own weight and structure.
Using a Raspberry Pi and 3D printing, a pair of German teenagers have developed a low-cost, eye-controlled wheelchair. And it's open source.
Again, Gartner has analyzed the 3D printing market. Their conclusion: 3D Printing has a bright future - but some sections will have to wait.
Professor conducts 3D printing experiments with Vegemite, the yeasty breakfast spread. It tastes delicious... and it conducts electricity?!
A Kickstarter for 3D Printed Pill Coaters causes mild discomfort. Headed by a mother-of-three, the project leaves us feeling unsure. Why? Read on.
A doctor in the Gaza Strip had developed a cheap but fully functional 3d printed stethoscope, outperforming expensive proprietary solutions.