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Given that pediatric wheelchairs can cost thousands of dollars, the team at MakeGood NOLA, a New Orleans-based adaptive design lab, has introduced the world’s first fully 3D-printed wheelchair. Founder and president Noam Platt says the modular design can be put together without tools or glue, and if any part breaks or is damaged, users can simply re-print the single piece they need. The design is compatible with a regular 3D printer. Once the prototype is completely finished, it will be available as a fair-use download that anyone can use for free. Platt is eager to get the wheelchair into the homes of the children who need them. In the meantime, people can request a free chair from MakeGood.