“Obviously training somebody to do that in the operating room is going to be very difficult because you have a patient’s life at stake.”Dr. Thomas Spray of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 3D-printed hearts help doctors learn how to perform delicate cardiac surgeries →
Dubbed “Selftraits” (selfie and portrait combined), these miniature 3D models are eerily lifelike and capture minuscule details right down to the creases in your clothing. Continue reading
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first prescription drug made through 3-D printing: a dissolvable tablet that treats seizures. Continue reading
A new study by Deloitte has found that most Canadian companies aren’t prepared for how quickly they’ll be affected by major advances in technology such as robotics and artificial intelligence. Continue reading
While hundreds of thousands of people marched against climate change in New York City, two young Canadian entrepreneurs displayed an invention they hope might put a little dent in the global carbon footprint. Continue reading
The Toronto Public Library is bringing 3D-printing technology and a slew of other high-tech software and devices to two of its locations. Continue reading
A team at the University of Toronto is hoping to use 3D printing to change the lives of children with disabilities in Uganda by creating prosthetic limbs. Continue reading
Among the chief concerns from law enforcement and law makers has been that a 3-D printed gun, made of plastic or other materials, could be easily slipped through metal detector at a courthouse or other such facilities. Continue reading
A group of self-titled ‘Maker Moms’ took home the top prize at Toronto Startup Weekend for a business idea that aims to be the next big playground craze for kids. Continue reading
The technology has recently advanced to create handguns made entirely out of plastic that are capable of shooting several shots before faltering. Continue reading
