Contemporary Cast

Image credit: Jake Evill
3D printing has offered us the chance to create some pretty cool objects, from jewelry to functional organs. The most recent development in 3D printing might offers both form and function. The Cortex Cast by New Zealand artist and designer Jake Evill evolved the cast to be visually interesting and multifunctional from the health perspective by addressing issues such as protection, weight, and hygiene. Add to all that, it's recyclable.