3D Printing and Paleontology

Paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara of Drexel University has began introducing 3D Printing technology into his work already some time ago. Back in February of 2012, Drexel University announced that they will use 3D printing for reproducing scaled robotic models based on actual dinosaur bones in order to test dinosaur locomotion.

Later Dr. Lacovara expanded the use of 3d printing to print copies of fossils and other materials discovered during digs in order to allow scientists all over the world to have access to replicas of his finds. This will enable them to analyze his discoveries without traveling to his lab. It may also prove helpful as a classroom tool.

See video here.