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Chinese Girl to ‘Grow’ a Brand New Ear Thanks to 3D Printing
Most of us take our ears for granted. Some of us wish that they didn’t stick out so much, and others simply don’t like the size of theirs. Regardless though,…
Cranioplasty Welcomes 3D Printed Molds for Reconstructive Surgery in Russia
Cranioplasty is the art and science of repairing defects or deformity in the skull. The reasons to perform this type of delicate surgery range from traumatic injuries to surgeries to…
3D Printing Assists in Investigation of Death
The benefits of 3D technologies aren’t reserved only for the living. The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine’s (VIFM) Medico-Legal Death Investigation in Australia are working to demonstrate the benefits of…
3D Printing Your Heart of Gold via a CT Scan
It’s probably not quite what Neil Young had in mind, but Canadian artist Brendon McNaughton has a heart of gold. Or at least, after seeing the possibilities for 3D printing…
Damaged Spine Only Evident 20 Years After Injury, Thanks to 3D Printing and One Determined Man
Medical advancements are leading the way in prolonging life, reducing pain, and ultimately increasing the overall quality of living for the average person. It is technology such as 3D imaging…
After More Than 20 Years, Man Finally Gets Diagnosis After 3D Printing His Own CT Scans
Medical technology is constantly changing for the better. Diseases, disorders, and medical conditions which were incurable years ago, are now beginning to finally meet their matches. We are continuously seeing new…
21st Century Self-Portrait by Joshua Harker: Now you too can have your own face 3D printed
It wasn’t until the mid-15th century that artists really began to include themselves in their own artwork. An artist named Jan van Eyck is famous for creating the earliest known panel self-portrait….
UConn Researchers Use 3D Printing and Imaging to Recreate Antique Instruments
Researchers from the University of Connecticut are using 3D printing to bring antique instruments back to life. After seeing 3D imaging in action at his medical practice, Dr. Robert Howe, a…
