*Is Printing Out Medical Equipment Cheaper Than Manufacturing?* Revolutionary technologies bring a healthier future. In my book, “My Health Upgraded”, I’m sharing the most exciting questions (and providing answers) about the future of medicine. In the upcoming month, I’ll share with you one question from my book each week and provide a short (but sweet) answer. Question 4: Is Printing Out Medical Equipment Cheaper Than Manufacturing? In short: YES. And not only that, it’s much more customizable. 3D printing works by additive manufacturing, which means that a digital model is created of the object we want to print out, and the machine adds each layer one at a time. That way, a personalized, 3D printed cast could get ready in 2 minutes and would cost around $50. Wealthy companies will turn to 3D printing because of its potential for total customization. Companies in poorer regions will turn to it because it makes prototypes inexpensively. Grab your paperback to become more conscious about your health as a patient from the future! http://amzn.to/1LRAp3t #myhealthupgraded #3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprinted #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #technology …see more