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3-D printing is for the birds

JoeyM GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
9/13/12 4:10 p.m.

http://io9.com/5942818/the-most-badass-thing-youll-see-today-a-bald-eagle-with-3d+printed-beak

Here's some feel-good news for your Thursday, not to mention one of the most inspired applications of 3D-printing we've seen yet: a bald eagle with a prosthetic, 3D-printed beak.

http://vimeo.com/15184546
http://grist.org/list/injured-bald-eagle-gets-new-3-d-printed-beak/

Anti-stance SuperDork
9/13/12 5:54 p.m.

That's pretty cool.

Jay UltraDork
9/14/12 7:43 p.m.

Gentlemen, we can repair this bird. We have the technology!

...And henceforth he shall be known as... Cyborgeagle.

Lesley PowerDork
9/14/12 9:48 p.m.

That was wonderful.

neon4891 UltimaDork
9/14/12 10:17 p.m.

'Murica, Berk YEAH!

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