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by MR4D 2639 days ago
I mean this as a joke, but only sortof....

For my response to #3, an interesting thought would be to have a metal 3D printer (or at least access to one).

Not long ago, Bugatti made a 3D printed brake caliper out of titanium that was stronger and lighter than their own highly engineered caliper. [0]

Upgrading your skeleton to titanium might not be adamantium, but it sure would be cool if you ever needed the spare parts!

Finally, lest you think I was totally out there, SLM Solutions (who printed the caliper for Bugatti), actually has a medical division! [1]

[0] - https://www.tctmagazine.com/3d-printing-news/bugatti-slm-sol...

[1] - https://www.slm-solutions.com/industries/medical-and-dental/

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This is really cool. I did not know it was possible to print metallic structures like this. Thanks for sharing!
If you liked that, you'll love the video of it being speed & heat tested [0]. I watched it after turning up the sound and putting it on a big TV screen - it's gorgeous!

[0] - https://www.autoblog.com/2018/12/21/bugatti-3d-printed-titan...