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In recent years, 3D printing has accelerated unprecedented advances in the field, enabling tailored prosthetic limbs and orthoses that are lighter, more functional, and produced at a fraction of the traditional cost. The global 3D printed prosthetics market is projected to grow from about $1.8 billion in 2024 to more than $3.8 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 7.9%.
These breakthroughs have reduced wait times, expanded access in underserved regions, and allowed for profound personalization, as detailed in recent clinical research and market reports. Leading hospitals, nonprofits, and technology companies continue to innovate, making 3D printing an essential driver of the future landscape in orthotics and prosthetics.
Join us for an engaging event exploring the cutting-edge world of 3D printing in orthotics and prosthetics, where innovators and clinical experts showcase how additive manufacturing is transforming patient care and device personalization. “3D Printing for Orthotics and Prosthetics” brings together professionals, engineers, startups, and established companies to discuss how custom-fitted orthoses and prosthetic devices, rapid prototyping, and new material technologies are driving more effective, comfortable, and affordable solutions for limb differences and mobility challenges.
Speakers:
Michael Schmitt
I was a clinical prosthetist orthotist for 10 years and stumbled upon 3D printing in my own practice. Started off in FDM printing my own test sockets on a small hobbyist printer which lead to the current position at Prosthetic Plus. We now print both MJF and FDM for prosthetics and orthotics, blending in our traditional fabrication experience with new technology to being an additive central fabrication site.
David Johnson
David helps companies solve challenges with advanced 3D printers. He has over a decade of technical customer-facing experience, and interacting with customers is his favorite part of the day. His customers range from Fortune 500 to start-ups and even one-person operations. His mechanical engineering background is from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) and Fachhochschule Lübeck (Germany).
David is addicted to the additive manufacturing (AM) industry since joining in 2016 and plans to stay in the industry for the rest of his career. With his prior positions at a Stratasys reseller and Impossible Objects, he has experience with several AM technologies spanning thermoplastics, resins, metals, and composites. David’s role at HP focuses on polymers with Multi Jet Fusion. He is an application engineer supporting Midwest customers and the lead healthcare application engineer helping adoption across the US. David lives in Milwaukee and spends his time helping HP customers scale their AM strategy and bringing the most value to their business.
Emilie Simpson
Emilie Simpson, a Senior Application Engineer for DyeMansion North America, is based in Salt Lake City and supports DyeMansion’s post processing specialties of cleaning, surfacing, and coloring. She has a background in Biomedical Mechanical Engineering with a long history in additive manufacturing and O&P. Emilie has worked with large O&P companies to deliver patient specific devices, such as TT sockets and cranial helmets. Emilie has expertise in technology and material selection, COGs, post processing techniques, and the importance of standards and biocompatibility for industries such as medical devices.
Tara Wright
Tara is a certified and licensed prosthetist-orthotist at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minnesota, with over 10 years of clinical experience. She earned her Master’s degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Eastern Michigan University in 2014 and was recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists in 2022. In addition to her clinical role, she serves as Team Lead of Quality, where she bridges clinical expertise with fabrication techniques to advance orthotic practices within the organization. Tara is a passionate advocate for the integration of evidence-based principles to elevate orthotic and prosthetic care.
Moderator:
Dr. Jenny Chen
Dr. Jenny Chen is trained as a neuroradiologist, and founder/CEO of 3DHEALS. Her main interests include next-generation education, 3D printing in the healthcare sector, automated biology, and artificial intelligence. She is an angel investor who invests in Pitch3D companies.
Sponsor for the event:
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