Top 5 Videos: 3D printing prosthetic arms, and more

This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive – check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you can view even more 3D printing videos on our Youtube channel. Hope you’ll enjoy and have a great Sunday!

Top 1: Prosthetic arms by Unlimited Tomorrow

3D printing is one of the best solutions that could help reduce the overall price of prosthetics. Many players have relied on 3D printing technologies to design custom-made, accessible, and even aesthetic prosthetics, tackling the issue of disability on a whole new level. And Unlimited Tomorrow is one of the players on this arena. A young American company has just launched its 3D printed robotic prosthetic arm, Truelimb. All you have to do is scan your limb in 3D, directly from home, and send your data to the company. Prosthetics of this kind would traditionally cost $80,000, a price lowered to $8,000 by Unlimited Tomorrow! We let you discover the story of the first user of their 3D printed prosthetic arm.

Top 2: Generative design explained by Autodesk

In this video, Autodesk, a company known for its software solutions, explains why generative design is key to manufacturing. Basically, it’s a form of artificial intelligence that allows you to explore multiple designs, choose between several iterations, and create better products. Above all, it allows you to compare different production methods – additive manufacturing, machining, molding, etc. – to create optimized products. Fusion 360 software offers this generative design feature, which can be of interest to those who are hesitating between different manufacturing methods.