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3d Printing In Healthcare, Caleb Branch May 2015

3d Printing In Healthcare, Caleb Branch

The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research

Technology is everywhere. Technology surrounds every aspect of 21st century life. It is in the cell phones we use, the cars we drive, and even the food we eat. A large portion of modern technology used is taken for granted and overlooked. Despite this, some technology fields continue to grow. Biomedical engineering, specifically 3D printing’s applications to healthcare, has been often overlooked until. Regardless of its status in the mainstream, 3D printing is prosperous in healthcare and its future looks bright. This piece analyzes 3D printing in healthcare. It hones in on the finer details of each specific topic, …


Technology And Aging: An Emerging Research And Development Sector In Maine, Carol H. Kim, David Neivandt, Lenard W. Kaye, Jennifer A. Crittenden Jan 2015

Technology And Aging: An Emerging Research And Development Sector In Maine, Carol H. Kim, David Neivandt, Lenard W. Kaye, Jennifer A. Crittenden

Maine Policy Review

The authors discuss the importance of research for developing products and services that cater to the needs of a rapidly growing aging population and provide examples of projects underway at the University of Maine. Products designed to improve and protect older adult health and well-being represent a significant opportunity for economic growth in Maine.