Life can be tough for the creatures that haven’t reincarnated themselves to full-human status, yet. Without opposable thumbs and kick-ass forebrains, it’s almost impossible to invent new technologies or even perform basic medical care. And, so, animals are left hobbling around with 
The ABC news video points out that, because of strict FDA regulations, the lab has been restricted to producing animal implants for biomedical applications. Once additive manufacturing eases its way into the field of human medicine, with Oxford Performance Materials already making the first FDA-approved 3D printed implant, the lab at NC State will be able to expand its patient base from animals like Jack the dog and Augie the sea turtle to animals like you and me. And, because the high-tech facility has deeply immersed itself in additive manufacturing as a whole, it’s likely that we’ll see some great innovations coming from the university, not only in medicine, but in other fields as well.
Source: WFLA.com
