CNC Milling for O&P Workshops or 3D Printing? SATRES Puts the Workflow First
Should an orthopaedic workshop invest in a CNC milling machine or a 3D printer? SATRES, an Italian manufacturer of both…
Tullomer Polymer Targets Stronger, Lighter 3D-Printed Prosthetic Devices
A high-performance polymer developed by US materials company Z-Polymers could expand the range of structural parts manufactured using comparatively accessible…
HP MJF 1200 Could Bring Industrial 3D Printing Within Reach of More O&P Workspaces
HP is preparing to launch a compact Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) system designed to bring industrial-quality additive manufacturing into smaller…
The 3D-Printing Honeymoon Is Over: Why Materials Matter More in Prosthetic Design
The prosthetics industry has embraced 3D printing as one of the defining technologies of modern device development. It has enabled…
Modular 3D-Printed Pointe Shoe Aims to Improve Fit, Durability and Foot Support
German dancewear company Act’ble has partnered with Barcelona-based additive-manufacturing specialist Something Added to produce a modular pointe shoe featuring a…
Reha-Care Introduces Automated 3D-Printed Insole Production with Voxelcare
Slovakian orthopaedic and prosthetic equipment provider Reha-Care has expanded its custom-insole operation from manual manufacturing to an increasingly automated digital…
NEXTSTEP Project Aims to Modernise Prosthetics and Orthotics Education Through Digital Innovation
A new international education project is bringing universities, healthcare organisations and rehabilitation specialists together to modernise prosthetics and orthotics training…
Queen’s University Students Develop Open-Source Above-Elbow Prosthetic for Resource-Limited Settings
Students and researchers at Queen’s University in Canada have developed an open-source 3D-printed above-elbow prosthetic designed to support people in…
TPE vs TPU: What Flexible 3D Printing Materials Mean for Orthotics, Prosthetics and Custom Insoles
Flexible 3D printing materials are becoming increasingly important for orthotic and prosthetic professionals as digital workflows move beyond rigid sockets,…
New Prosthetic and Orthotic 3D Printer Patent Targets Better Accuracy for Tall Prints
A newly published Chinese utility model patent has highlighted an important technical challenge in prosthetic and orthotic 3D printing: how…