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201752 min6documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Space Exploration

3D - Printing the future

201752 min6documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Five articulated fingers are created for an affordable prosthesis at Berlin's Fab Lab, using 3D printing technology to aid individuals with disabilities.

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Michaela Kirst,

Martin Gronemeyer

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Five articulated fingers are created for an affordable prosthesis at Berlin's Fab Lab, using 3D printing technology to aid individuals with disabilities.

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Michaela Kirstdirector

Martin Gronemeyerdirector

Michaela Kirstwriter

Martin Gronemeyerwriter

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Nicolas works in Berlin's Fab Lab to create a prosthesis with five articulated fingers. He lost his right hand and collaborates with innovators to develop an affordable solution. The project uses 3D printing technology, which is changing fields like medicine, aeronautics, and space. The documentary illustrates how this technology can provide accessible options for individuals with disabilities. Directed by Ulf Behrens, the film runs for 52 minutes and was released in 2017.

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