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Flexible Yet Tough

MIT Engineers 3D Print Flexible Mesh to Support Healing of Soft Tissues

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by Hanna Watkin
Published Jun 24, 2019

MIT’s engineers have designed 3D printed mesh materials for ankle and knee braces which they can "tune" to a patient's body to support soft tissues during the healing process.

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