AdvertisementThe 27-year-old biomedical engineer says Kijenzi 3D also uses the technology to produce parts for dialysis machines, microscope knobs, clutches, incubator latches and finger clamps, but on demand. The beauty of 3D printing, David says, is the ability to manufacture customised items for hospitals faster while achieving enhanced quality and production volumes. Continuous addition of tiny drops of this liquid on a board to ultimately create the desired object is what makes experts call 3D printing additive manufacturing. Before resorting to printing face shields and ear savers back in March, he used to print industrial objects including the tails of aeroplanes. Here, 3D printing is used to make prosthetic arms.

Source: Daily Nation August 26, 2020 07:17 UTC