The Impact of 3D Printing on Animal Prosthetics
Discover how 3D printing revolutionized prosthetics for animals, providing customized designs and improved comfort and functionality.
00:00:03 A dog named Cleo, who is missing a leg, lives a happy and active life. However, this can lead to arthritis and joint problems in the future. 3D Pets offers a high-tech solution to support dogs like Cleo.
🐶 Cleo, an incredible dog missing a leg, is shown to be healthy and playful despite her condition.
🦴 Dogs missing limbs are prone to arthritis and joint problems, highlighting the need for long-term support.
🖨️ A company called 3D Pets utilizes high-tech 3D printing to create custom supports for pets with missing limbs.
00:01:39 This video showcases how 3D printing is used to create customized prosthetics for animals, like Cleo the dog, by scanning their dimensions and printing the prosthetic accordingly.
📷 Using iPhone's LIDAR scanner and true depth camera system, scans are taken to measure the dog's dimensions for creating a 3D printed prosthesis.
🖨️ Every animal's situation is unique, requiring custom-made prosthetics, which is facilitated by the rapid reiteration made possible through 3D printing.
🐾 The studio has worked with over 300 different animals, emphasizing the need for personalized and comfortable prosthetics.
00:03:20 A company uses 3D printing to create custom designs for pets, including a goat with a missing skull and an elephant with a leg problem.
🐶 3D printing has revolutionized the creation of customized prosthetics for animals of various species, including dogs, ducks, tortoises, pigs, and goats.
💻 The process involves scanning the animal, importing the scan into custom design software, molding the design to fit the 3D scan, optimizing it for printing, and fine-tuning the details of each layer.
🔬 The prosthetics are tailored to each animal's specific needs, ensuring a perfect fit and considering both rigid and flexible areas depending on the hardware mounts and the body's structure.
00:05:06 A dog's life is changed through the use of 3D printing, allowing for adjustable and sturdy prosthetics for different sized animals.
🐶 The design of the dog's prosthesis is made to accommodate changes in weight while being sturdy in key areas.
🖨️ 3D printing is shown to be the most suitable manufacturing process for creating the prosthesis.
⏰ The printing process takes approximately 24 hours to complete.
00:06:39 Discover how 3D printing has revolutionized prosthetics for animals, allowing for customized designs and improved comfort and functionality.
🐾 3D printing allows for the creation of custom prosthetics for animals with residual limbs, ensuring a comfortable fit and proper weight distribution.
🔄 Support pieces in 3D printing can be recycled and repurposed for other objects like wheels or feet, promoting resourcefulness.
🔧 Continuous improvement and adaptation of prosthetic devices based on user feedback to enhance durability and functionality.
00:08:09 A look into how 3D printing has transformed the lives of dogs with deformities, providing them with custom-made carts for mobility and support.
🐶 Custom 3D printed carts are created to help dogs with deformed limbs or amputations.
🦴 The carts are designed to provide support and mobility while addressing specific issues like back problems in dachshunds.
🚗 The wheels on the carts can be customized and changed, with options for different sizes and even spinners.
00:09:49 Discover how 3D printing has transformed the life of a dog, as they successfully adapt to a new prosthetic limb through an adjustment process.
🐶 The process of fitting a dog with a 3D-printed prosthetic leg requires an adjustment period
⌛ Pets gradually adapt to the prosthesis over time by increasing the duration of use
🖥️🖨️ This technology is accessible and has the potential to help pets globally
00:11:28 This video explores how 3D printing technology improves the quality of life for animals through the creation of prosthetics. It showcases the low cost and long-lasting nature of these prosthetics. Watch and learn!
🐶 3D printing and prosthetics can greatly improve the lives of animals by extending their lifespan and increasing their freedom.
💰 The cost of these 3D printed prosthetics can range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars.
🤖 The video gives credit to a company named 3D Pets for their use of technology in creating these prosthetic devices.
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