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The Future of 3D Printing and Healthcare

When it comes to 3D printing, the sky is the limit. As 3D printing technology continues to advance, applications can be as far reaching as  airplane  and  automobile parts  to medical devices and even anatomically correct, biocompatible models. Although 3D printing technology is developing at a rapid pace, the technology itself is not new. It emerged in  the 1980s  as a means of creating rapid prototypes. In recent years the applications for 3D printed models have evolved with the available hardware, software, and printable materials. Evolving technology, paired with the creative and innovative minds of scientists, engineers, and physicians, has been the launching pad for developments within 3D printing technology specific to healthcare. One way 3D printing technology is poised to create better patient outcomes is in creating an anatomically and  patient-specific models  to aid in surgery and medical procedures. With the capability to 3D print patient-specific models, more acc

Apple finally launches the Apple Watch in India

Apple has finally launched the Apple Watch in India, with prices starting at Rs. 30,900 and going all the way up to Rs. 14.2 lacs. The device has been launched in two sizes – 38mm and 42mm, and in three variants – Watch Sport, Watch, and Watch Edition. It will be available in Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray, Silver Anodized Aluminium, Polished Silver, and Space Black stainless steel finishes. It will also be available in 18-Carat Rose Gold and Yellow Gold. The 38mm Apple Watch Sport with a Silver Aluminum Case and White Sport Band is the lowest-priced variant of the smartwatch, and costs Rs. 30,900. The 42mm variant of Watch Sport same costs Rs. 34,900.  Prices for the Apple Watch  variant starts at Rs. 48,900 and for this amount, customers will get it with a Stainless Steel Case and White Sport Band. The 42mm variant costs Rs. 52,900. The lowest-priced Apple Watch Edition, the variant with 18-Carat Rose Gold Case with a White Sport Band, costs Rs. 8,20,000. The 42mm variant of the sam

Mission 2020: Traverse the length of India, in two hours

Hyperloop, the on-demand vacuum tube pod travel concept that would travel at the speed of sound, may well be on its way to reality. While there are myriad obstacles to the high speed transition technology that will operate without friction, there are an equal number of aspects which lends optimism to the team that forms Hyperloop Technologies. Towards the end of last month, word broke out of the 5-mile Hyperloop test track being laid down in Quay Valley, California. The first trials of  Hyperloop  is expected some time in the first half of 2016, and the preliminary open air test will take place at nearly 650 kilometres per hour. When developed to its pinnacle (as thought of in the present day), Hyperloop pods will have the ability to reach speeds of about 1208 kilometres per hour. To add reference points to this speed, if you let out a massive cry and jump on to a Hyperloop pod at Jammu, the Northern tip of India, you will reach Kanyakumari, the Southernmost frontier of India, abou

Facebook starts 'Instant Articles' service in India

social Media giant, Facebook, rolled out its 'Instant Article' feature for Indian users today. Instant Articles is a feature that allows users to load and read articles, on the Facebook app, almost 10 times faster than that on mobile web. For the time being, Facebook's 'Instant Articles' for India will feature posts from a select few publications such as Quint, India Today, HT, Indian Express and Aajtak. Facebook plans to expand this base to include more publications in the near future. According to a report filed by Exchange4Media, Andy Mitchel, Director, News and Global Media Partnerships, Facebook, said, "We at FB are really excited to be rolling out Instant article in India on Monday. We are working with the publisher ecosystem that is varied and are excited to see how this product will resonate with people on Facebook and publishers in India." Mitchel went on to explain that  'instant Articles ' will help users who experience low connectivi