3D printing has been around for some time but didn't become popular until recently. I don't think it will ever become a household item, at least not in its current form. The materials used to print are too limited in their applicability. However, I do think the application shown here is a great example of the technology being applied. Because the whole printer is computer controlled the prosthetic the girl uses can be scaled to her size and modified where needed. Which means the prosthetic can be adjusted to her and she won't have to adjust to it.

I would be thrilled to know some of our tax dollars was funding this kind of product. Just look at the results. Amazing

This hospital is down the road from me. The facility and the people are just amazing.