When tech meets tradition: Remembering the deceased in a green way

An employee works on computation of the facial features before 3D prints the mask needed for corpse's facial repair at Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing, March 23, 2017. [Photo/VCG]

3D printing to repair facial features

Facial repair is a way to respect the dignity of the deceased and provide consolation to families. Now, 3D printing can make this task better in a shorter time.

It usually takes three hours to print a mask based on the facial features captured through computation. The mask will be used for further repair, for instance, silica gel will be filled in if possible.