A Most Unexpected Use Of 3D Printing

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This is a tortoise, one of those adorable creatures named Freddy got really hurt in a fire (DON'T VIEW NEXT PIC IF YOU HAVE A WEAK HEART)

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Freddie the tortoise is lucky to be alive after a bush fire in Brazil.

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His chances of survival without a shell were slim but a group of pioneering surgeons known as The Animal Avengers decided to help him.

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The Animal Avengers assemble includes four vets, one dental surgeon and a 3D designer.

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They tried to print a 3D shell...

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... and they succeeded.

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The new shell fitted Freddy perfectly but it needed a little color for him not to stand out to the predators, so the team hand-painted it to look as natural as possible.

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"Freddy is a survivor and he deserves a chance", "He will get very popular with the ladies with his awesome shell".

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Now this is a worthy use of modern technology.