Wednesday, February 23, 2011

3D Printer that can print Organs

The technology has been around for a while, but researchers recently began using it to create biological structures like organs. The idea is to use the patients cells to design organs that the body would accept creating no need for donor organs. Another possibility is that we will use it to grow meat. Imagine being able to print out a steak for dinner, that would be amazing!

Right now you can buy a 3D printer which doubles as a 3D scanner, the Fab@home, which allows you to email physical objects to other Fab owners and it will be printed out of your choice of silicone, cement, cake frosting, and even cheese.
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21 comments:

  1. SiphilFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Wow, this is freaking awesome.

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  2. pizzafuckyesFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    dude imagine if this got more commercialized

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  3. Guy Movie BloggerFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    This is amazing. It's incredible how fast stuff that we considered sci fi only ten years ago is becoming a reality. It blows my mind...

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  4. ZakkFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    that's cool.

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  5. AnonymouseFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    wow, thats really neat, now following.

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  6. rndmg123February 23, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    this can help so many people. unbelievable tech!

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  7. THEFROGFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    would this kindof be like the plastic cutting printers for car models?

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  8. MorgFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    i see the microwave/instafood generator from the 5th element becoming a reality! WOOHOO!

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  9. AkaraFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I have a friend who is building one of these. Followed!

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  10. Archon6February 23, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Can it print me a bigger d***?

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  11. synoptixsFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    whoa, technology these days

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  12. Ashton ChaseFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    The possibilities for this thing seem limitless, especially with the frosting!

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  13. -inastateofblueFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    interesting read!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Wow that's amazing! If only I could print myself. But then I'd have to like...find where I ended up and make sure I didn't cause trouble. I'd be madness I tell you MADNESS!

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  15. LikepieFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    the complexity of living material would make this next to impossible, although it is an interesting concept.

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  16. obiFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    i want! i have seen some crazy DIY for this too.

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  17. AnonymouseFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    i'm wondering how much it costs. i want one.

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  18. JimFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    A cheese printer. What I wouldn't give...

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  19. Das Auto!February 24, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    this could come in handy if i become an alcoholic

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  20. CharmanderFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    That is really cool and all. But I can't seeing this being a widespread consumer product for a lonnng time.

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  21. TenkoFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Having a hard time believing half the claims in this one XD

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