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3D Printed Animal Limbs

The 3D Printed Duck Limb is Making Strides in Saving Injured Animals

— January 26, 2014 — Tech
One duck is still living thanks to a 3D printed duck limb. Many of our other furry friends could also benefit from these great inventions. No duck will have to manage without a limb anymore. A designer named Terence Loring who owns a 3D design company called 3D Pillar, built a fancy leg for a duckling name Dudley who had lost his leg during an aggressive chicken fight.

Loring began measuring the duck's missing leg and created a simple design that connected to a flipper. A local 3D printing company, Proto3000 is actually building the leg and Dudley is currently being assisted at K9-1-1 Animal Rescue where he is getting used to the new 3D printed duck limb. If it could work for Dudley, there is no telling what we can accomplish with 3D printing.

Trend Themes
1. 3D Printing for Animal Prosthetics - The use of 3D printing technology to create prosthetic limbs for injured animals presents a disruptive opportunity in the veterinary industry.
2. Customized Design for Animal Limbs - The ability to create customized designs for animal limbs using 3D printing technology opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of pet care.
3. Collaborations Between Designers and 3D Printing Companies - The collaboration between designers and 3D printing companies, as demonstrated in the creation of the 3D printed duck limb, showcases the potential for disruptive advancements in the manufacturing industry.
Industry Implications
1. Veterinary - The veterinary industry can leverage 3D printing technology to improve the quality of life for injured animals by providing customized prosthetics.
2. Pet Care - The pet care industry can explore the use of 3D printing technology to develop innovative solutions for animals with limb deficiencies, enhancing their overall well-being.
3. Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry can benefit from the integration of 3D printing technology and designer collaborations to create customized products, opening up new avenues for product development and customer satisfaction.
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