NIH Opens 3D Print Exchange

The National Institute of Health has announced a major initiative to create a library of sorts, filled with 3D models within the health niche. They hope that such a library, available for free to the public, will spur on research of various disease and other medical issues. The full details can be found here: http://3dprint.com/6092/nih-3d-print-exchange/

What do you guys think of this story? How important will an open public repository for 3D models which can be printed out help spur on research initiatives within the US? Below is one 3D print of a brain tissue model available in the new only library:

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