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4:31 pm Tue
Jan 13, 2015
7-year-old Liam Porter got his prosthetic StormTrooper arm thanks to e-NABLE, an online community of 3-D printer enthusiasts who make prosthetics for those in need.
• New prosthetic "trooper" arm built with 3-D printer surprises Augusta boy (Augusta Chronicle)
If you'd like to get involved or see other wonderful stories, visit enablingthefuture.org.
• E-Nabling the Future website
Previously: Interview with young man about his 3D printed prosthetic hand
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