by Bruce Brown | September 16, 2021 | Enabling Tech, Health
When inventive minds tackle problems using 3D printing, the results can be impressive. In the past we’ve written about affordable 3D printed bionic arms for children, 3D printed superhero prosthetics, and a 3D printed prosthetic leg with a fin that helps...
by Amantha May | July 30, 2021 | Enabling Tech
Treatment for head and neck cancers frequently involves surgical removal of lymph nodes from the neck. Known as neck dissection (ND), the surgery helps prevent the cancer from spreading through the lymphatic system. Post-surgery, ND patients may experience neck and...
by Alfred Poor | July 29, 2021 | Enabling Tech, Health
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, about three out of four adults in the U.S. experience foot pain. One traditional treatment is to create orthotics: specially-shaped inserts for shoes that relieve pressure and provide additional support where...
by Alfred Poor | July 26, 2021 | Enabling Tech
3D printing continues to disrupt many traditional industries by making complex objects easy and quick to produce with little or no waste. And the design can be changed with a few lines of code, rather than wait to make extensive tooling. We’ve seen many health...
by Bruce Brown | July 22, 2021 | Health
New Zealand-based ODocs Eye Care develops tools to assist ophthalmologists. For the past six years, ODocs has worked with 3D printer and 3D scaling software company Ultimaker to develop an open source smartphone ophthalmoscope. The company has moved on to develop...