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3D-printed model of a 500-year-old prosthetic hand hints at life of a Renaissance amputee
3D-printed model of a 500-year-old prosthetic hand hints at life of a Renaissance amputee A team of historians and engineers at Auburn University created a 3D-printed model of a 500-year-old prosthetic hand, known as the Kassel Hand, to study its mechanisms and user experience. The team used computer-aided design software and 3D printing technology to […]
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How 3D printing is personalizing health care
How 3D printing is personalizing health care 3D printing is transforming medical care by allowing for customized treatments tailored to each patient’s needs, such as prosthetic hands and implants. The technology has made significant strides in recent years, including the creation of tissue scaffolds, bioprinted liver tissue, and custom-fit dental aligners. 3D printing is also […]
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Seeing the Cygnus Loop in a New Way
Seeing the Cygnus Loop in a New Way NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has created a 3D model of the Cygnus Loop, a supernova remnant that provides insights into the explosive death of a massive star. The 3D model allows people to explore and print examples of stars in the early and end stages of their […]
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Exploring the Universe Through Sight, Touch, and Sound
Exploring the Universe Through Sight, Touch, and Sound Scientists can now explore the universe through multiple senses: sight, touch, and sound, thanks to advances in technology and software. The “Mini Stars 3D Kits” created by NASA’s Universe of Learning allow users to visualize and physically interact with 3D models of celestial objects, such as stars […]
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3D printing will help space pioneers make homes, tools and other stuff they need to colonize the Moon and Mars
3D printing will help space pioneers make homes, tools and other stuff they need to colonize the Moon and Mars 3D printing could make many of the components for future structures on Mars. 3000ad/iStock via Getty Images Plus Throughout history, when pioneers set out across uncharted territory to settle in distant lands, they carried with […]
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