Fast 3D Printer for Dental Devices

Fast 3D Printer for Dental Devices

Not everyone is born with straight, aligned teeth. Many people have to cope with the ordeal of metal braces in their mouth to get a straighter smile. Others can use a series if clear aligners, custom fit to their individual mouths, which can rearrange teeth over the...
Plastic Foam for Body Parts [video]

Plastic Foam for Body Parts [video]

  Researchers at Cornell University have a new polymer foam with characteristics that can be useful when making prosthetic devices or replacement organs such as a functioning heart. One feature is that the material can be poured into molds to create items of a...