A New 3D Printable Medical Tool Could Save Lives - DragonFlex

[Brian_Krassenstein]

Designers are using 3D printing technology as part of their go-to toolbox for a variety of projects. Almost entirely 3D printed, the DragonFlex uses a small number of complex and tiny components to keep down manufacturing costs and limit assembly time. Researchers say the medical device can be marketed as a disposable, single-use product, and at just 5mm wide, the DragonFlex was made via additive manufactured from a ceramic-filled epoxy resin. You can read the whole story here: http://3dprint.com/37974/dragonflex-medical-device/


Remember, with 3D printing complexity is free, which means that things like this cost no more than a straight pair of 3d printed scissors, not to mention designs for tools unimaginable with traditional means of manufacturing are now being made possible. Below is a look at the 3D printed DragonFlex tool:

[docdavies]

Very nice device. Are the CAD or .stl files available so that we can print some examples?

[JosieLucia]

Nice one, It good to see this on medical field