A Most Unexpected Use Of 3D Printing
Animal Avengers used 3d printing to save a life.
Animal Avengers used 3d printing to save a life.
1
This is a tortoise, one of those adorable creatures named Freddy got really hurt in a fire (DON'T VIEW NEXT PIC IF YOU HAVE A WEAK HEART)
2
Freddie the tortoise is lucky to be alive after a bush fire in Brazil.
3
His chances of survival without a shell were slim but a group of pioneering surgeons known as The Animal Avengers decided to help him.
4
The Animal Avengers assemble includes four vets, one dental surgeon and a 3D designer.
5
They tried to print a 3D shell...
7
The new shell fitted Freddy perfectly but it needed a little color for him not to stand out to the predators, so the team hand-painted it to look as natural as possible.
8
"Freddy is a survivor and he deserves a chance", "He will get very popular with the ladies with his awesome shell".
9
Now this is a worthy use of modern technology.
Scroll Down For More
