When an 18-year-old dog named Sienna lost her eyesight, she started colliding into door frames and walls. Her owner, Chad Lalande, feared she might suffer from head trauma as a result, which is why he harnessed the power of his brand-new 3D printer to create prototypes of a … [Read more...] about Dog owner 3D-prints halo to help his blind dog avoid head trauma
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This process converts discarded soybean shells into healthy sugar
With such a rich nutritional profile, it’s no wonder that the soybean is a popular staple food in many parts of the world. The problem, however, is that the husks these beans naturally come in are typically discarded during processing, leaving a significant amount of waste … [Read more...] about This process converts discarded soybean shells into healthy sugar
Scientists discover how to 3D-print “bones” with living cells
Anyone who has had the experience of undergoing knee replacement surgery will tell you how long and painful such an operation is. In the near future though, bone replacement surgery may not have to be such a distressing ordeal after scientists from UNSW Sydney figured out how to … [Read more...] about Scientists discover how to 3D-print “bones” with living cells
This is how lobsters are helping make 3D-printed concrete stronger
In recent years, 3D concrete printing has emerged as an attractive candidate to reimagine the construction industry — one of the biggest sources of environmental pollution in the world. But making concrete durable enough for building complex structures is still an … [Read more...] about This is how lobsters are helping make 3D-printed concrete stronger
Parkinson’s: TikTok users 3D-print pill bottle for people with shaky hands
Medication can make living with Parkinson’s more bearable, but the problem for many Parkinson’s patients is that it’s incredibly difficult removing a tiny pill from a bottle of meds while their hands are shaking. Elite athlete Jimmy Choi made this abundantly clear to his more … [Read more...] about Parkinson’s: TikTok users 3D-print pill bottle for people with shaky hands
