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flag A sea turtle named Charlotte, injured by a boat strike, now swims easier with a custom 3D-printed harness made with help from New Balance and a local firm.

flag A green sea turtle named Charlotte, rescued by Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut and suffering from "Bubble Butt" syndrome due to boat strike injuries, has been fitted with a custom 3D-printed prosthetic harness developed with help from New Balance and local 3D printing company Adia. flag The condition, which causes buoyancy issues and impairs swimming, traditionally required frequent epoxy weight adjustments, but the new harness offers a durable, adjustable solution using computational modeling and digital scanning. flag After multiple fittings, the harness successfully improves Charlotte’s swimming posture, offering better mobility and a longer life expectancy. flag The project, led by New Balance’s Chris Voracek, may serve as a model for rehabilitating other injured sea turtles, a threatened species with lifespans into their 90s.

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