Sunday, 21 February 2016

Learn About 3D Printing Body Parts: A Free Online Course

Learn About 3D Printing Body Parts: A Free Online Course

The world of medicine and biomaterials has collided with advances in 3D printing. In a recent case, an infant was born with a rare and life-threatening birth defect, and was unable to breathe unaided. A CT scan of the boy’s airways was used to 3D print a bio-sleeve, which was a perfect fit for his bronchus. The material used dissolves in the body, giving the boy’s bronchus time to grow strong,…

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