Amputee gets 3D-printed bionic gauntlet after he lost his fingers in accident from new flex Watch Video

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✓ Published: 12-Jun-2024

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An amputee who lost his fingers in a work accident is thrilled to be back doing everyday tasks - after being fitted with intelligent 3D-printed fingers. <br/><br/>Ex-lorry driver Michael Altheim, 52, had four fingers on his right hand amputated after a work accident - but has now finally had his independence restored.<br/><br/>British company Open Bionics had fitted Michael with a state-of-the-art Hero Gauntlet - making him the first person in Germany to have 3D-printed fingers.<br/><br/>Michael is now looking forward to returning to his beloved hobby, fishing, as well as merely being able to grip and hold everyday objects.<br/><br/>He said: “I previously had partial finger solutions, but the weight was really heavy, operation minimal and it wasn’t waterproof.<br/><br/>\