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Glossary: Bionics

 
 
Bionics is the study of mechanical systems that function like living organisms or parts of living organisms.
 
 

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Ambionics Develops Unique Child Prosthetic via Stratasys 3D Printing
The customized design and production of the 3D printed hydraulic prosthetic has delivered cost savings of up to 76%, as well as time savings in design and production of 90%, compared with traditional methods of manufacture.

Hedberg: The Bionic Arm
The device is completely created from a single Keurig coffee maker.
3D Printing Advances Design

3D Printing Advances Design
EDAG’s Genesis project investigates additive manufacturing for the automotive industry.

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FDA Approves Retinal Prosthesis
Medical implants, prosthetics of all kinds, and even replacement organs are just on the fringe of becoming widely available. The Argus II uses a miniature camera to capture images of the user’s surroundings.

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