3D Printers - The Possiblites are Endless
The Toronto Star posted an article about 3D printers, I am eager to share it.
I attached a link to the article below as it is an interesting read. I've been following 3D printers recently because they are remarkable and the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
I did some googling and some of things people are already doing with 3D printers is amazing.
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At the University of Washington, a team is researching replacement human bones using 3D printers. If you think about it, the idea of using a 3D printer to create a human bone seems plausible. However, you need to create the right material that will not reject in our bodies and yet be strong enough to withstand weight, strength etc.
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3D printers are used to create movie props. For example, the glove in Iron Man 2 was made from a 3D printer.
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More recently, an orthopedic surgeon in Scotland used a CT scan to load and create a 3D model of a bone. The model was then used to determine the best way to surgically correct the patient's problem. This type of use will save time on the operating table, making surgery safer and more successful for patients.
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Some are using 3D printers to shape chocolates! Yum!
Small 3D printers are becoming more commonplace and affordable and it will be interesting to see where 3D printers take us! I will keep you informed as I hear more!
http://www.thestar.com/business/article/1087536--3d-printers-manufacture-objects-in-your-home
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