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Dr Varun Tyagi is a medical doctor who practices in India and writes about remarkable and historical landmarks throughout the medical world.  Dr Varun believes that 3D printing can help democratize medical care, making medical devices affordable and available to everyone on the planet.

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Team at Honda build up Custom 3D Printed Arm for their Colleague

Tony Leonard was born with a rare spinal condition, for which he underwent a surgery. The surgery did help him with legs, but left him with his arm being amputated due to severe infection and ultimately the wheelchair. A group of employees led by Frank Kahle at Honda Plant in Anna, Ohio, helped him by developing a custom prosthetic arm prototypes using 3D Printing Technology, which were improved over 6 successions and helping him walk again.

 

Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-more-perfect-union-autoworkers-build-prosthetic-hand-for-coworker/