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The best reason yet to get a 3D printer...

GadgetmanGadgetman Posts: 2,436
edited 2014-10-03 13:07 in General Discussion
http://youtu.be/WoZ2BgPVtA0

Warning; high danger of dust in room affecting eyes...

Comments

  • stamptrolstamptrol Posts: 1,731
    edited 2012-08-03 04:52
    Thanks for posting this, Gadgetman.

    I've been volunteering with a group called TETRA which lets technologists, engineers and hobbists build assistive devices for the disabled.

    3-d printers are a great tool due to the short turn-around time for custom parts. Also low-temperature moldable plastic, Sugru hardening silicone and even dental molding media.

    Have a look at: www.tetrasociety.org

    And yes, the dust in the room will affect your eyes!

    Cheers,

    Tom
  • prof_brainoprof_braino Posts: 4,313
    edited 2012-08-03 09:49
    This is great, but now my daughter wants me print an exoskeleton for her too. Better buy more plastic...

    I wonder if a TETRA should be started in Chicago?
  • sylvie369sylvie369 Posts: 1,622
    edited 2012-08-03 10:35
    Yeah, some of that dust got in my eyes too.

    Thanks for sharing this.
  • kwinnkwinn Posts: 8,697
    edited 2012-08-03 10:47
    Absolutely best use of the technology. Pardon me while I remove the dust from my eyes. Thanks for posting that gadgetman.
  • Invent-O-DocInvent-O-Doc Posts: 768
    edited 2012-08-03 16:10
    Although slightly different, my group put out the following call: (proposals now under review)

    DHP12-003 Anatomic 3D Synthetic Tissue Printer for Medical Training

    http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/solicitations/sbir20122/dhp122.htm
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,392
    edited 2012-08-03 16:59
    @Invent-O-Doc: this provides some inspiration for our upcoming medical simulation design contest! - Ken
  • 4x5n4x5n Posts: 745
    edited 2012-08-03 17:10
    prof_braino wrote: »
    This is great, but now my daughter wants me print an exoskeleton for her too. Better buy more plastic...

    I wonder if a TETRA should be started in Chicago?

    Yes!! Chicago NEEDS a TETRA!!!
  • Invent-O-DocInvent-O-Doc Posts: 768
    edited 2012-08-03 17:40
    Yes, it was a compelling use case and human interest story. Cute child.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-08-03 22:18
    Hey! who started cutting onions in the room???!
  • stamptrolstamptrol Posts: 1,731
    edited 2012-08-04 04:53
    There are several chapters in the US, and starting a new chapter is not complicated. Just contact the TETRA head office in Vancouver. All required information is on the website at www.tetrasociety.org

    It'll be one of the best things you ever got involved with.

    Cheers,
  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2012-08-04 14:13
    Technology when used the right way is simply fantastic!
    Those onions have transported via the internet ;)
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2012-08-04 15:04
    A beautiful child and a wonderful application of technology.
  • Matt GillilandMatt Gilliland Posts: 1,406
    edited 2012-08-04 17:10
    Hey! who started cutting onions in the room???!
    My eyes are blurry, but my mind is clear -
    Golly-dang! I love technology when it "touches lives" like this...
    -MattG
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2014-10-03 13:07
    Young boy gets a 3D printed hand. Another feel-good story, hopefully more like these to come with the proliferation of 3D printers.

    http://www.roboticstrends.com/service_healthcare/article/3_year_old_receives_3d_printed_iron_man_hand_for_free
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