Awesome new design process for prosthetics

[Dover]

utilizes a 3-D imaging process that permits a uniquely tailored form fit, better kinetics and esthetics that is also more affordable:



NYT: 3-D Printing Spurs a Manufacturing Revolution
By ASHLEE VANCE

SAN FRANCISCO — Businesses in the South Park district of San Francisco generally sell either Web technology or sandwiches and burritos. Bespoke Innovations plans to sell designer body parts.

The company is using advances in a technology known as 3-D printing to create prosthetic limb casings wrapped in embroidered leather, shimmering metal or whatever else someone might want...cont'd

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/14/technology/14print.html?src=me&ref=general






Bespoke Website: http://www.bespokeinnovations.com/prosthetics/gallery/iegallery.html



I think we'll soon be able to utilize this technology for purchasing unique form-fitting clothing, shoes, equipment, etc.

[rfranklin]

1. The majority of Americans shouldn't wear form-fitting clothing...

It is not a pretty sight!

[Dover]

2. LOL!!! True dat! However there's plenty of room for improvement

in the area of prosthetics!