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3D-printed silicone heart beats like the real thing

14-Jul-2017

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Single solid silicone structure using a 3D-printing, lost-wax casting technique.

Doesn't have the usual disadvantages of metallic and plastic mechanisms.

Designed to imitate the human heart as closely as possible in form and function.

Unfortunately currently only lasts for 3,000 beats - about 45 minutes.

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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)

Public research university for technology and science

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Artificial Organs