Influenza is a common respiratory infection that has an enormous impact worldwide and causes significant morbidity and mortality in older adults. Influenza is responsible for more than $1 billion in annual Medicare expenditures. Of deaths resulting from influenza, 80 to 90 percent occur in adults 65 years and older.
Shapeways is the world's largest 3D printing service and marketplace and community. We started as a startup incubator at Philips Royal in Holland, in Eindhoven,
Users design and upload 3D printable files, and Shapeways prints the objects for them or others.[1][2] Users can have objects printed in over 55 materials and finishes, these include: plastics, precious metals, steel and food-safe ceramics, which were discontinued and have been replaced by porcelain materials.[3]