3D Printed Cast, Jake Evill, a graduate from in New Zealand, has been developing a 3d printed cast that he calls Cortex. The concept of Cortex is to be functional as well as aesthetically pleasing.
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3D Printed Cast
Evill says that the “Cortex exoskeletal 3d printed cast provides a highly technical and trauma zone localized support system that is fully ventilated, super light, shower friendly, hygienic, recyclable and stylish.”
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It would be 3D-printed, with top-level support around the break area to provide a snug fit. While the 3D-printed method would take longer to produce than a plaster cast, it is a push in the right direction for anatomy and medicine.
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Courtesy of Jake Evill
Alice Hellyar is an Architect and Craftsperson in the Columbia River Gorge of the Pacific Northwest, where she has practiced since 2011. Her work includes custom residential design with a focus on site specific homes. She is continually exploring the relationship between the natural world and the built world, which inspires her work. Alice is licensed in Oregon and Washington and is an AIA member. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech.