3D Printed Orthotics: Seven Lessons From a Podiatrist’s 5,000 TPU Pairs
A podiatrist who has printed more than 5,000 pairs of TPU orthotics shares seven lessons on materials, slicing, pressure validation,…
Digital Manufacturing of Corrective Braces: Webinar on the Shift from Manual Methods
A freehand model, plaster dust and workshop equipment have long been part of corrective brace production. Digital tools offer another…
ISPO Webinar on Digital CAD/CAM and Robotic Manufacturing in P&O: From Clinical Data to Custom Devices
Digital tools are changing how prosthetic and orthotic (P&O) devices are designed and manufactured. On 2 December 2026, the International…
Sneakprint’s ShoeFactory Sells Custom 3D-Printable Slides from Foot Scans, Shifting Production to the Customer
Munich-based footwear company Sneakprint has launched ShoeFactory, a platform where customers buy a personalised 3D-printable file rather than a finished…
3D Printing Orthotics and Prosthetics: Why Post-Processing Matters as Much as the Printer
As prosthetic and orthotic providers invest in digital scanning, CAD software and additive manufacturing, increasing attention is turning towards a…
Katalemwa Cheshire Home Introduces 3D Printing for Assistive Technology
Katalemwa Cheshire Home has announced the introduction of 3D-printing technology at its Assistive Technology Centre in Uganda, marking an important…
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…