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Researchers Create 3D Printed Medical Gear Tailored To Babies
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 11:03
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Most medical hardware is stock – you go to the closet and pick out a catheter or implant and just stick it in. But what about situations where you need a teeny tiny connector for a premature baby or a specially-shaped brace? You turn to 3D printing. Researchers at Northeastern have begun creating custom plastic and ceramic implants that are customized to a particular patient. This… Read More
Source: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/27/researchers-create-3d-printed-medical-gear-tailored-to-babies/?ncid=rss
