3D Systems

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.

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.

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.