prosthetic

Meet the Disabled Veteran Who Prototypes Prosthetics for Cats

Meet the Disabled Veteran Who Prototypes Prosthetics for Cats

Karolyn Smith never considered herself a maker, but when she met the three-legged cat Sophia, she vowed to make her a prosthetic.

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Prosthetic Arm Made Real for Amputee’s Kickass Mad Max Cosplay

Prosthetic Arm Made Real for Amputee’s Kickass Mad Max Cosplay

Laura Vaughn was blown away by Imperator Furiosa in the new Mad Max movie. She knew she had to replicate this awesome prosthetic for a kickass cosplay.

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Google Awards 0,000 For 3D Printed Prosthetics

Google Awards $600,000 For 3D Printed Prosthetics

In the universe of 3D printing, one star shines particularly bright. The organization named e-NABLE has set out to harness the multitudes of home 3d printers to create customized and cheap prosthesis for children.  We’ve covered them on many occasions, and it would appear that Google has also taken note. As part of their $20 […]

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Unboxing My Son’s New 3D-Printed Hand

Unboxing My Son’s New 3D-Printed Hand

15 years ago we gave birth to a 4lb 9oz baby boy, I was overjoyed with happiness. I wanted to hold him up to the skies like Simba from the Lion King, but at Wordsley Hospital they’re not that keen for you to do stuff like that, so I settled for the giddiness of being […]

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