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3D Printing News Briefs, August 12, 2023: IDEX 3D Printer, Electric Motor, & More

In 3D Printing News Briefs today, Mingda launched a new high-temperature IDEX FDM 3D printer, while Wayland Additive offers new Mixed Reality service packages for the Calibur3. Collaborative researchers at…

3D Printed Prosthetics for Dogs Developed by Veterinary Student

There’s no shortage of stories in which 3D printing is used to help animals—and that’s a good thing! From wild birds and tortoises to working animals and household pets like…

Low-Cost 3D Printers Give Disabled Pets New Leash on Life

Born with neurological issues and rear leg deformities, special needs dog Jett suffered so much that he could barely move. Dogs like Jett don’t normally find a suitable home and…

Middle School Students 3D Print a Wheelchair for a Special Kitten

As the owner of a one-eyed cat, I have a soft spot for animals that some might consider flawed or, well, a bit odd. So do the people at the…

Pawsthetics Needs Your Help to Design and 3D Print Prostheses for Pets with Special Needs

Traditionally made prosthetic devices can cost the disabled community thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars, to have custom designed. But in the last few years 3D printing has…

Malamute Puppy Gets New Lease on Life with 3D Printed Prosthetic Leg

When Yogo was born, there was something different about her than all the other puppies in her litter: she suffers from congenital atrophy in her right front leg causing it…

Meet Bubbles, the 2-Legged Wiener Dog Saved by 3D Printing – Never Give Up on a Disabled Pet

3D printing is one of those technologies that very few people have had the chance to really see the benefits from first hand. Sure, they hear stories on the news…