3D printers are slowly, but surely working their way into all sorts of useful, everyday applications - like the creation of chocolates, flutes and even Mario Kart turtle shell racers. Now, Washington State University engineers are unveiling a unique implementation of the tech that could aid in the regrowth of damaged or diseased bones. Utilizing a ceramic compound, the group's optimized ProMetal 3D printer builds dissolvable scaffolds coated with a plastic binding agent that serve as a blueprint for tissue growth.
Engadget, 3D-printed bone replacements coming soon to an orthopedic surgeon near you, courtesy of WSU (video)
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