Scientists have managed to give a six-week-old puppy a new lease on life. Tumbles the terrier mix puppy was the runt of the litter and wasn’t able to get the milk he needed to grow…
A new innovation in 3D printing may lead to the eventual replacement of traditional fillings for your teeth. Researchers in the Netherlands have been working on a new technology for the dental industry. The plastic…
The prosthetic limb industry has benefited greatly from the developments in 3D printing. The technology has brought down the costs of prosthetic limbs, making them more accessible. For many decades, prosthetics have only served one purpose,…
A kitten from British Columbia, Canada, was given a new lease on life after a wheelchair was created by a 3D printer to help it walk. Cassidy the kitten was rescued from a feral colony…
Heart surgery is a complicated medical procedure that requires highly trained surgeons. The smallest mistake can spell the end of a life. Thankfully, new developments in 3D printing will allow heart surgeons to practice on…
3D printing has reached a major breakthrough in the medical industry. Patients suffering from nerve damage can now receive nerve guide implants that will help them regrow damaged nerves. The medical industry has benefited immensely from…
Organizers of the Enable community have just announced that the worldwide group of volunteers who 3D Print prosthetic hands for those in need will be meeting on October 24, 2015 at the University of Washington,…
In the Gaza Strip, medical supplies are not only at a premium, they are sometimes non-existent due to restrictions and blockades. So looking to improve the lives of those around him, one doctor worked with…
Expectant parents in England can now have an unusual keepsake of their pregnancy. For around $230, they can order a 3D printed model of their unborn child. British firm Baby:Boo started as a way to provide…
Anyone who has ever broken a limb knows how inconvenient it is to be weighed down by a heavy cast. Now, prosthetics company Bespoke has designed a waterproof, personalized cast that promotes healing and won’t…