{
  "id": 15638290,
  "title": "Calgary teen, 17, turns $50 printer into 600+ devices; designs reach 400,000",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/calgary-teen-17-turns-50-printer-into-600-devices-designs-reach-400",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T17:14:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/meet-caden-chau-the-17-year-old-calgary-student-who-started-with-a-50-second-hand-3d-printer-his-team-has-now-built-over-600-assistive-devices-while-its-free-designs-have-reached-400000-people-worldwide/articleshow/135052834.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Caden Chau, a Calgary teenager, founded MakeAble to create affordable assistive devices using 3D printing technology. He developed the initiative after acquiring a second-hand 3D printer and collaborating with community partners. Chau received the Health for All Award for Health Equity recognizing his significant contributions to assistive technology and health equity. He has also initiated peer…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}