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Bespoke Body Shields

This High-Tech Shield Protects Its Owner's Ribcage Post-Surgery

— September 20, 2017 — Tech
For most people, the brand McLaren throws up images of rip-roaring sportscars, but the company also has a technology and design operation, McLaren Applied Technologies, which is flexing its technological prowess through the creation of a high-tech body shield created for an unnamed billionaire client.

Dubbed the 'Invincible Shield,' this piece of bespoke body armor aims to protect its wearer while they rehabilitate from surgery. The shield is designed to be worn under the shirt at all times, and is designed to protect the wearer's heart and lungs while his ribcage continues to mend.

By making use of 3D scans of the client's body, as well as composite materials and gel infusions, McLaren was able to create a piece of futuristic body armor that protects its wearer without inconveniencing them in their day-to-day activities.

While it's true that this body shield is a one-of-a-kind bespoke creation, it speaks to the capability of forward-looking design companies to create health-based solutions using the latest materials and 3D-printing technologies.
Trend Themes
1. 3D Scanning Technology - The use of 3D scans in creating bespoke body shields highlights the potential for advanced scanning technology in healthcare and protective gear industries.
2. Composite Material Innovation - The development of body armor using composite materials and gel infusions showcases the opportunity for disruptive innovations in the materials industry, particularly in protective equipment manufacturing.
3. Health-based Design Solutions - The creation of high-tech body armor for post-surgery rehabilitation demonstrates the potential for design companies to offer personalized health solutions and drive innovation in the healthcare sector.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The application of advanced body armor in healthcare settings shows potential for disruptive innovations in patient recovery and protection.
2. Protective Gear Manufacturing - The use of composite materials and gel infusions in body shield production presents opportunities for disruptive advancements in the protective gear manufacturing sector.
3. Materials Manufacturing - The demand for advanced materials, such as composites and gels, in the creation of high-tech body shields creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the materials manufacturing industry.
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