Recent coverage in the news surfaced a revolutionary purpose and use for 3D printing companies. Faith Lennox, a 7 year old girl who endured a left forearm amputation due to compartment syndrome during childbirth was given an innovative method to battle her disability. Having utilized inept prosthetics for years, Faith was gifted by Mark Lengsfeld from the non profit E-Nable group, her personal lightweight 3D printed arm.
Unlike previous prosthetics, the 3D printed arm accompanied a frugal price tag of $50. Entirely made from 3D printing, the robohand appends at the base of her arm and performs flexing and grip gestures so she can hold items or even operate a bicycle. Due to the affordable price, replacements are easily sought out as she outgrows the sizing of the current model.
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