3D printing
Additive manufacturing and medical products
Given the heterogeneity of many patient populations for whom ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are indicated, it’s not surprising that AFO experts are at the forefront of the current trend favoring customization of devices to meet
… READ MOREA toddler has taken her first independent steps wearing revolutionary shoes made by a small company in Sydney’s west. A Mum’s Perspective – Crowdfunding 3D printed equipment for kids with disabilities. AbilityMate 9NEWS
… READ MOREA team of researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy has managed to generate cartilage tissue by printing stem cells using a 3D bio-printer. The fact that the stem cells survived being printed in this manner is a success in itself. In
… READ MOREPrintable hydrogel matches the strength and elasticity of human cartilage. A cartilage-mimicking material created by researchers at Duke University may one day allow surgeons to 3D print replacement knee parts that are custom-shaped
… READ MOREA team of students from Gonzaga University has used 3D printing to develop an Ankle Foot Orthosis, AFO which can be produced in just two days. Normal production time for AFOs, which are used to treat foot and ankle disorders in
… READ MOREThe University of Michigan, Altair Engineering and Stratasys have teamed up to create the CYBER Team, a group dedicated to creating better ankle foot orthotics (AFOs). Kyle Maxey, Engineering.com March 02, 2016 The traditional process
… READ MOREGazeSpeak runs on a smartphone and uses artificial intelligence to convert eye movements into speech, so a conversation partner can understand what is being said in real time. The eyes say it all. GazeSpeak, Enable Team, Microsoft
… READ MOREResearchers at the University of Michigan (UM) are implementing a new orthotics and prosthetics outfitting system: 3D printed assistive devices that will be customized to individual patients’ needs and reach them faster than ever
… READ MOREJames has a life-threatening condition, but he’s desperate to leave his mark on the world. An amazing new device could help him create a very personal legacy. James Dunn, from Whiston, and his newly-adapted camera, with, left to
… READ MOREScientists at the University of Oxford say a hangover from evolution could help explain why humans get so much shoulder, hip and knee pain. Bones from the skeleton of the 3.2m-year-old hominid Lucy. Science Photo Library By Smitha
… READ MOREAdidas has released a limited-edition run of its 3D-printed trainers, which were worn by a number of athletes at this year’s Rio Olympics. The 3D Runner goes on sale today at stores in London, New York and Tokyo – marking the
… READ MOREThe current issue of the Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology now features 3D imaging embedded within its articles for the first time. Use of this digital and multimedia technique enhances the value of five papers, which focus on
… READ MOREBraces for people with scoliosis can be awkward, cumbersome and even painful. A good fit is crucial, especially since the brace is often worn day and night. Young girls that suffer from spinal curvature will soon be able to wear
… READ MOREAn EU-funded project has developed a way to quickly make customised corrective foot and ankle supports using 3D printers – and the results are already on the market. How Kegan Schouwenburg is creating print your own shoes. Amy
… READ MOREPolina Rožkova, representing wheelchair fencing for Latvia, competed at the Rio 2016 Paralympics this week with the aid of a back brace printed by Baltic3D, a Stratasys reseller and specialist WiDE software. Polina Rožkova fencing
… READ MORE3D printing technologies help make a difference in the lives of many people across the globe, and in so many ways. Soon, thanks to the ingenuity of a freshman engineering student, the lives of the visually impaired at Texas A&M
… READ MORETHE SPIKE PLATE on Nike’s Zoom Superfly Elite—one of Nike’s new track shoes for this summer’s Olympics—looks surprisingly glam-rock, for a piece of athletic wear. It’s metallic, bluish-purple, and sports an amorphous,
… READ MOREAt just 18 years old, Christopher Hills is already a YouTube sensation and master video producer and editor. The Sunshine Coast teenager – who likes Doctor Who, Marvel movies and Star Wars but is most passionate about aviation
… READ MOREEarlier this month, we got our first peak at concept images of the GO wheelchair from Layer Design – a stylish-looking product that’s designed to be tailored to each individual user. Now, the company has provided a detailed
… READ MOREWheelchair racing is one of the most fast-paced and exciting sports in the realm of Paralympics. Yet despite significant advances in materials, technology and design, athletes today still find themselves in ill-fitting,
… READ MOREAustrian sports equipment manufacturer Zweikampf is releasing their first 3D printed product on Kickstarter this week, and it has already generated quite a bit of buzz. The Zweikampf Shin Guard is a high-tech marvel that puts the
… READ MOREDespite foot orthoses being one of the main interventions for foot pathology, there is a lack of knowledge about current orthotic practice and the use of technology within it. My way… (but your way is good too). Dancified ‘Current
… READ MOREOrthoses, often referred to as orthotics, are traditionally passive devices worn by people to support an injured or weak body part. The ambitious, yet simple vision of this advancement in AFOs is about the look on a patient’s
… READ MOREHere is a wearable chair that allows surgeons to perform long surgeries with less muscle fatigue. It supports a half-sitting posture and reduces the burden of standing for hours each day. Cool Wearables. Archelis wearable chair helps
… READ MOREAndiamo is building and delivering an integrated clinical service and software platform that uses 3D scanning, 3D printing, and predictive analytics to create custom orthotics for disabled children.What happens when you listen instead
… READ MORE“The mechanism employed by this external ankle ligament,” says the company, “offers full protection against spraining your ankles without decreasing your freedom of movement and comfort.” Ankle injuries such as sprains and
… READ MOREFrom personalized replacement body parts to safer surgeries, 3D printing is revolutionizing medicine. Dr. Frank Rybicki, an American expert in the field, tells Andrew Duffy what the future holds — and why he’s set up shop in
… READ MOREPatrick Joyce, who suffers from motor neuron disease (MND), has received a $196,000 prize from Hackaday after inventing a unique 3D printed mobility device. The Eyedrivomatic technology, developed in collaboration with Steve Evans and
… READ MORE3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort. plus medica OT Prefabricated orthotic devices are currently designed to fit a range of patients and therefore they do not provide individualized comfort and function.
… READ MOREBecause the braces could be completely customized, based on the shape of the patient’s body as well as their corrective needs, they were both more efficient and more comfortable for the patient to wear. 3D Systems Unveils 3D printed
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