2PD vs The Plastics Brief

2PD is a file-generation utility for creating customizable two-point discrimination device models for 3D printing. The app provides a streamlined way to generate parametric device files with user-defined spacing values, allowing users to create standardized configurations without manually editing CAD models. With support for preset options and custom spacing workflows, 2PD simplifies the process of preparing device files for local fabrication. Whether using common desktop FDM or SLA printers, users can quickly generate ready-to-print STL files through a straightforward interface designed for flexibility and ease of use. Features • Generate customizable two-point discrimination device files • Adjust spacing values with a parametric workflow • Access preset configurations for faster setup • Create custom device variations without manual CAD editing • Export ready-to-print STL files • Support fabrication workflows for desktop FDM and SLA printing • Use an interface designed for simple, repeatable file generation 2PD is built to make customizable device design more accessible through open, configurable 3D-printing workflows.

Stay current with the plastic surgery literatures in a few minutes a day! The Plastics Brief brings new papers, landmark studies, and useful reading tools into one place for plastic surgeons, trainees, students, and researchers. Browse recent PubMed-indexed articles from Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, PRS Global Open, JPRAS, and Annals of Plastic Surgery. With appropriate permissions, open the original paper whenever you want more context. READ WHAT MATTERS Choose Short, Medium, or Detailed summaries drawn from available article text. On compatible iPhones, an optional experimental AI feature can create a brief on the device. Standard summaries remain available to everyone. Search recent research, filter articles by journal and topic, and explore papers connected to your learning plan. MAKE YOUR FEED YOUR OWN Follow researchers whose work interests you and find their articles in your personal feed. See which papers readers are liking and opening, with popular lists for the past week, month, or all time. DISCUSS THE LITERATURE Read article discussions without an account. Sign in to comment, reply, and report or block content. Visit a commenter’s profile to see their recent discussions. You can add an optional public profile photo, title, and affiliation. Titles and affiliations are self-reported. An optional checkmark confirms access to an eligible institution email domain; it does not verify identity, employment, or professional credentials. KEEP LEARNING Save papers in custom folders, write private notes, revisit landmark articles, learn about people who shaped the field, and practice Recall prompts. Track your reading streak and activity over time. Saved articles, notes, and reading history stay on your device. The Plastics Brief is an independent educational resource developed by VitaNexus LLC in collaboration with Joseph Quick. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by PubMed, the National Library of Medicine, or featured journals or publishers. Summaries and discussions do not replace critical review of the original article, professional judgment, or medical advice.