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Fairly obvious use of 3D printing in creating bespoke components to improve accessibilty and comfort. However I like that we've reached the point where people are able to produce the parts themselves.

Although the 3D scanning might be out of reach for most people, it looks like phones are quickly becoming more than capable enough to perform the scanning operation.

https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/ceramic-and-exotic-additive-manufacturing-news/para-athlete-joe-townsend-deploys-markforged-3d-printing-for/

http://hearables3d.com/demo/smartphonescanning/ example of ear scanning app for custom earphone tips

Yeah unfortunately it still watermarks drawings and has a pop up when opening part files. But you do get access to the simulation and CAM packages.

If you get EAA (Experimental Aviation Association) membership at $40 a year you can get a student copy of solidworks premium for free. Obviously its non commercial but it's helped me a lot in fixing various bits and bobs round the house with my printer.

Hi everyone finally posting after lurking for a few years, tbh I'd forgotten I'd actually created an account here.