How many of you have heard about XO Armor and Auburn?

If it has already been discussed here I missed it, but this is really cool technology. One of the founders is an assistant professor at Auburn. Auburn is also named one of the owners

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What now stands as Auburn University faculty member Michael Zabala’s primary passion began as a favor for a neighbor.

Zabala is an assistant professor in mechanical engineering and the director of Auburn’s biomechanical engineering lab, and last football season his neighbor, Auburn head football trainer Robbie Stewart, had a question. Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz had fractured his hand, and given Zabala’s background Stewart wanted to know if Zabala could create a custom brace Schwartz could wear under his glove.

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“It's very difficult to 3D print strong materials. It's traditionally been one of the most difficult parts of pursuing 3D printing technology, but that's something we've figured out how to do,” said Zabala, who is XO Armor’s CEO. “We're able to give these guys stuff that's not only perfectly customized to their body shape, but it's also extremely strong and can withstand all the abuse that it would see during the season.”

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The news may be old but their 3D printer arrived at the Auburn football facility just recently.




Pretty bad arse