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e-NABLE April Newsletter 2018
e-NABLE France e-NABLEs Children to Lead the Way; Glitter Cannon Prosthetic
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e-NABLE France is
e-NABLEing Children to Lead the Way |
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Last week, e-NABLE France gathered two dozen teachers from around Europe to Denmark and introduced them to 3D printing. By the end of their week-long program, each teacher had built a usable 3D printed hand. “The response was so overwhelming. We invited teachers from all over Europe, and the children themselves were teaching the teachers,” said. founder Thierry Oquidam. |
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Volunteer Spotlight: An Interview with Kindness3D Founder Jacob Boudreau
Jacob Boudreau is a world traveler, full-time logistics agent, and founder of one of e-NABLE’s newest chapters, Kindness3D. Between posting memes and pictures from his latest trip to Amsterdam, his social media is filled with inspiring quotes about self-love and links promoting his latest humanitarian project. Kindness3D is less than six months old, and already, it has caught the attention of private sponsors and Canadian media.
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A Gift of Hands: After Loss, A Man Finds Hope from Healing Ones
After the amputations, Piedra remembers thinking, "What am I going to do for the rest of my life?" Reminders of his previous life are everywhere — in the master bedroom and front porch, which he built himself. Tears slid down his face. With a new set of hands, the days on his boat with his family, grilling dinner, seem possible again.
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Prosthetics Can Do Anything - Even Shoot Glitter!
Need inspiration for your next project? Look to Project Unicorn, a prosthetic glitter cannon, designed by 11-year-old Jordan Reeves. "Jordan’s overall attitude is: ‘Yeah, I’m different. So what?’ We are all different. Her difference just happens to be obvious." |
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Is This the 3D Printed Leg We've Been Waiting For?
The project aims to evaluate the resistance of an existent leg device and validate if it can be used safely or will need structural adjustments. At the end of the project we will be able to mathematically validate if this 3D printed leg David is fit for use. In the April 27 presentation, the following topics will be presented:
- The student researcher, and project supporters;
- Transtibial Biomechanical Prosthesis;
- Technology involved in the feasibility study;
- Necessary resources for conducting the study.
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Leading 3D Printing Entreprises Respond to FDA Guidance for Medical Sector
A recent statement by FDA Commissioner on 3D printing for the medical secor reaffirmed the agency's commitment to a "new era of 3D printing of medical products." 3D Printing Industry asked some of the enterprises leading this new era for their reaction to the FDA's guidance for manufacturers submitting 3D printed devices for approval. |
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Sydney Microfactory Upcycles E-waste into 3D Printer Filament
One person's trash is another person's 3D printing filament. Waste materials fed into the Sydney factory include mobile phones and laptops. Plastics in these devices can be broken down and melted into 3D printing filament. “With China refusing to take imported waste, the rest of the world needs to be dealing with this rubbish domestically, and seeing this waste as a resource.”
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Register Your e-NABLE Chapter on the Community Chapter Map!
With the e-NABLE Community of volunteers growing rapidly over the past 2 years, there are numerous chapters that have been formed by students, groups, libraries, schools and maker spaces. Our local chapters allow us to deliver individualized devices that recipients love rather than “one size fits all." Get a pin on our map so that families can find you!
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High On Enthusiasm, Low on Funds. Need Money for Your Project? It's Available!
Support for projects is, in fact, available. Thanks to a generous and unexpected gift from Google.org, as well as donations from Rochester Enable Limited and a few generous individuals, there is now an
Enable Fund with over $20,000 in funding available.
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What is the Strategic Planning Committee up to, Anyway?
e-NABLE leadership is open to anyone. If you are interested in getting involved, or if you are wondering about e-NABLE's future challenges and initiatives, check out the most recent Strategic Planning Committee meeting.
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