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Tortoise Gets Hand-Painted 3D Printed Shell After Surviving Forest Fire

May 10, 2017 by Leo

Freddie the tortoise is a great example of how modern technology can help disabled animals and drastically improve their lives.

Source: Tortoise Gets Hand-Painted 3D Printed Shell After Surviving Forest Fire

I think a lot of people sometimes wonder what 3D printing might be truly useful for. Tortoise shells are nice, and this is a great story, but I see this as much a proof of what kinds of things might be possible in the future. Tortoise shells today, tomorrow’s possibilities are endless….

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  1. Dee Smith says

    May 11, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    Wonderful news!
    Such caring individuals to help this
    turtle survive.

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