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Injured Tortoise Receives World’s First 3D Printed Shell

Mon, 23 May 2016 14:51:34 +0300

When Freddy the tortoise was caught in a bush fire in Brazil, his chances of survival were slim. But thanks to a group of pioneering surgeons known as The Animal Avengers, Freddy not only survived his ordeal – he is also now the proud owner of the world’s first 3D printed shell!

3D-Printed Classical Paintings Will Let The Blind “See” Famous Art For The First Time

Fri, 27 Nov 2015 11:13:52 +0300

The Unseen Art project, which is being run by Helsinki-based designer Marc Dillon, is using 3D printing to give blind people the opportunity to experience classical art that many sighted people might take for granted.

Scientists Made A 3D-Printed Wheelchair For A Puppy With Only Two Legs

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:07:05 +0300

This is Tumbles. He is a six-week-old terrier mix, and was born with only two legs. When he was two weeks old, Tumbles was taken to the Friends of the Shelter Dogs (FOSD) in Athens, Ohio, a nonprofit organisation that rescues and provides shelter for dogs in need. A couple saw a photo of Tumbles on FOSD’s Facebook page. They contacted the shelter with the idea of developing a bespoke wheelchair that would help him get around.