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A new 3D printer that can simultaneously print polymers of different elasticity and rigidity allows Swiss researchers to build a fully functional robotic human hand with bones, ligaments, and tendons. (www.eurekalert.org)
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[–] TranscendentalEmpire@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

I mean the article didn't really talk about the application, it just focused on the printing.

Just because you specialize in new types of polymers doesn't mean you are an expert in the application of those polymers. Prosthetics require a level of durability that exceeds the limited strengths of most all plastics.

There's a reason we fabricate with materials like carbon fiber and titanium, and even those require regular maintenance and replacements.