A Disabled Girl gets Custom ‘Magic Arms’ using 3D Printing Technology

For the first time in her short life, 2-year-old Emma can lift up her arms all by herself. When this beautiful little girl was born, doctors told her parents that she had a rare congenital disorder known as Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. The condition meant that Emma did not have – and would never develop – the strength to lift her own arms.

But thanks to some amazing doctors and a healthy dose of science and technology, Emma now has “magic arms” that allow her to play, draw, and even hug her mom.

Mother and daughter - Emma can hug her mother Megan Lavelle with help of her 'magic arms'

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The touching story told in the video below would never have been possible without  3D exoskeleton printer, a high-tech way to immediately manufacture 100% custom parts.

2-year-old Emma can use her arms with the help of a 3D printed exoskeleton arms

Whenever a piece of Emma’s “magic arms” breaks or wears out, her mom can call the researchers who designed the device and have a new part printed instantly.

Emma can now draw and lift things up, without help from her mother

With no wait time for a new part, Emma suffers far less down time without her incredible assistive device. We dare you to watch the video and not get at least a little misty-eyed.