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3D printing technology has plenty to offer the animal kingdom, as a disabled African penguin came to learn after slipping into a custom-made 3D-printed orthotic boot and regaining the ability to walk unimpeded.

Derby was born with a congenital deformity, but last year received a 3D-printed prostheses that enabled him to run for the first time. Well, his carers have now crafted an upgraded set of custom prostheses allowing him to walk proudly with a straight back and even sit like a healthy dog.

Derby the dog was born with very small forelegs and no front paws. Fortunately, he went into the foster home of Tara Anderson. She works for 3D Systems, and set about using her employer's technology to make him a set of prostheses. As a result, he's now able to run for the first time.

3D Systems, in collaboration with Ekso Bionics, has created a 3D-printed robotic exoskeleton that has restored the ability to walk in a woman paralyzed from the waist down. The Ekso-Suit was trialled and demonstrated by Amanda Boxtel.

American chocolate giant Hershey Foods and 3D printing firm 3D Systems have announced a sweet partnership to explore the growing 3D printing industry, resulting in both new products and a new class of consumer printers.

3D Systems has unveiled its new ChefJet printers targeted at pastry chefs. The standard ChefJet produces black and white edible prints with a maximum build volume of 8 x 8 x 6 in, while the ChefJet Pro pumps out full color prints in sizes up to 10 x 14 x 8 in.