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Ornately Printed Prosthetics

This 3D-Printed Prosthetic Leg is a True Work of Computerized Art

— December 28, 2015 — Tech
3D printing brings with it sheer limitless options for people of all kinds, and this 3D-Printed Prosthetic Leg as designed by Natasha Hope-Simpson is a clear example of that.

Created in collaboration with Thinking Robot Studios, the 3D-Printed Prosthetic Leg features ornate etchings that make it look more like a work of art than a functioning prosthesis. However, the prosthetic is indeed fully functioning and allows Hope-Simpson to live her life to the best of her ability without having to worry about equipment.

Designed as a response by Hope-Simpson to the ordinary prosthetic options on the market, the 3D-Printed Prosthetic Leg is an achievement of monumental success that opens the doors for other people in need of prosthetics to create and design their very own.
Trend Themes
1. Ornate 3D Printing - The use of ornate etchings in 3D-printed prosthetics creates opportunities for personalized and artistic designs in the healthcare industry.
2. Customized Prosthetics - The ability to create and design personalized prosthetics through 3D printing technology disrupts the traditional prosthetics market and provides tailored solutions for individual needs.
3. Collaborative Design Processes - The collaboration between designers, engineers, and individuals in need of prosthetics leads to innovative and functional designs that enhance lives and redefine the prosthetics industry.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The integration of ornate 3D printing in prosthetics introduces disruptive innovation opportunities for personalized healthcare solutions.
2. Manufacturing - The rise of customized 3D-printed prosthetics creates a new market segment within the manufacturing industry, focusing on personalized production and design.
3. Fashion - The emergence of 3D-printed prosthetics with ornate designs offers potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry, blurring the lines between fashion and medical technology.
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