3-D Printed Skull Successfully Implanted In Woman

First time accepted submitter djhaskin987 (2147470) writes "The first successful implantation of a 3-D printed skull has taken place in the Netherlands, according to NBC news: 'Doctors in the Netherlands report that they have for the first time successfully replaced most of a human's skull with a 3-D printed plastic one — and likely saved a woman's life in the process. The 23-hour surgery took place three months ago at University Medical Center Utrecht. The hospital announced details of the groundbreaking operation this week and said the patient, a 22-year-old woman, is doing just fine."

Can I get one

[vikingpower]

with eSATA, USB 3.0, FireWire 800, HDMI, DVI, RJ45, RJ11 and Thunderbolt ports ? With a 40-year upgrade plan for future interface types ?

Its transparent....

[tonywestonuk]

How cool is that!!! If that was me, I would make sure they didn't put the skin back on, and added a few blue flashing LED's for additional affect.

Re:Its transparent....

[Lairdykinsmcgee]

Sunburnt brain... Now that's a super villain origin story if I ever heard one.

Re:Can I get one

[Opportunist]

Now what makes Jobs the authority on death?

Oh... right... never mind.

Re:Fantastic.

[narcc]

And what can be less complicated than a bowl??????

A plate.

Re:Sweet

[ShanghaiBill]

It wouldn't help you much, the impact would still damage your brain even if the bullet did not penetrate.

True, but he could still get a job as a PHP developer.