3D Printer Creates Model Of Unborn Children

dgridley · 07-24-2009, 06:40 PM

This is a really cool application of the new 3D printing technology as seen on www.estrus.net:

FoxNews reports that advances in 3D printing technology in conjunction with a device that converts data from MRI and ultrasound scans allow for the creation of plaster models of unborn babies.

The technique, first used by Brazilian designer Jorge Lopes, to create the plaster replicas has drawn increasing attention from the medical community. Currently being tested at a clinic in Rio de Janeiro, the new technique is being praised as an exciting development for doctors and expectant mothers alike.

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midwestgurl · 08-04-2009, 07:39 PM

That's great. Thanks for the info. It's amazing what technology can do!

dgridley · 08-04-2009, 08:02 PM

I agree completely.. 3D printing technology fascinates me and this is an application I hadn't even considered. Obviously there are great things ahead!

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Originally Posted by midwestgurl

That's great. Thanks for the info. It's amazing what technology can do!