Prototype Case

victim of diy saw accident gets replacement hand for £60 – thanks to a 3d printer

by：Tuowei 2019-09-11

When his three fingers were cut off, pipe fitter Howard kamalata thought he would never be able to afford a fake hand of £ 24,000. But the 57-year-
As part of the £ 60 replacement made by 3D printers, old\'s life is back on track.
Mr. Kamarata\'s finger was sawed off by mitre in a DIY accident in October, and he was offered a newbie by industrial designer Kathy Barrett.
Mr. Kamarata, from Arizona, said he and his wife Pat were \"just smiling\" and may not believe that such a disability could be solved so easily.
But Barrett said: \"A few months ago, I saw a video on the Internet, in which someone made a hand for the child.
He bought a 3D printer and used it to make parts for each lost finger, which was put together with gloves, fishing lines, pins and screws purchased at the DIY store.
Now, Mr. Kamarata can pick up things on the phone, carry items and even call the number.
I did some research and found someone who designed it for Howard, Barrett said.

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