Cortex Revolutionises Fracture Support with 3D Printing

By Sharon Smith
Tuesday, 16 June, 2015


The Cortex cast is a 3D printed, snap-fit cast that is a serious upgrade on the plaster casts we are used to. It's a breathable, lightweight, recyclable and washable fibreglass framework that protects broken bones and provides a more comfortable recovery period to the patient - free of odour, itching and restriction.
Mashable has a great video explaining the ins and outs of the revolutionary design from  Jake Evill.
Click on the image below to zoom.
Cotex 3D Cast details
 
 

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