Rochester Institute of Technology

Prosthetics design integrating 3D printing takes third place in international challenge

Jade Myers’ experience in Haiti several years ago helping refugees after a devastating earthquake left an impression that is inspiring her work today as a researcher in prosthetics and accessibility.
Rochester Institute of Technology

3D printing opens doors for those with prosthetics

When Peregrine Hawthorn breaks a finger, all he has to do is improve on the design and print a new one. The 19-year-old from Seattle was born without fingers on his left hand, but in 2013 he learned ...
IEEE Spectrum on MSN

The Complicated Reality of 3D Printed Prosthetics

A round ten years ago, fantastic media coverage of 3D printing dramatically increased expectations for the technology. A particular darling of that coverage was the use of 3D-prin ...
Business Insider

2021 Worldwide 3D printed Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Audiology Devices Industry - 3D Printing is Set to Trigger Major Disruption in the Prosthetic Segment

DUBLIN, Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Medical Devices 2021: Market Opportunities for 3D printed Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Audiology Devices" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's ...
Business Wire

Stratasys Teams with Dassault Systèmes and Industry Visionary Easton LaChappelle for Major 3D Printing, Prosthetics Initiative

Capitalizing on Stratasys’ 3D printing solutions for healthcare, Unlimited Tomorrow accesses best-in-class 3D printing know-how and materials to engineer sturdy, functional, and aesthetically-pleasing ...
Colorado Public Radio

How Coloradans Use 3D Printing, From Facial Reconstruction To Animal Prosthetics

3D printing's roots date back to 1983, when Colorado native Chuck Hull did something unprecedented: he used a machine to print a three-dimensional object. Hull, who's the co-founder and chief ...
Business Wire

Ambionics Achieves Breakthrough Development of Unique Child Prosthetic With Stratasys 3D Printing

“This case is indicative of 3D printing’s ability to improve lives by overcoming the traditional barriers of low-volume manufacturing,” says Scott Rader, General Manager, Healthcare Solutions, ...
Fast Company

This school’s science project is 3D-printing prosthetic hands for people in need

A few years ago, the then-principal of West Leyden High School outside Chicago, Will Wagner, had a chance encounter on a plane that would change his school’s curriculum. It started when the man ...
Reporter-Herald

Loveland group continues 3D-printing prosthetic arms after years of work

In 2018, the Loveland e-Nable group of makers delivered their first 3D-printed prosthetic arm to an 8-year-old girl in Kansas City. Now, years later, the group continues to improve their design and ...
KUTV

UVU student uses 3D printing to make prosthetic hands for children

OREM, Utah (KUTV) — A Utah Valley University student is finding a way to use his passion for 3D printing to help others. And it turns out, that hobby is working to his own benefit as well. Matt Thomas ...
Inverse

Scientists Are Finally Cracking The Code For 3D Printed Eyes

For fans of the “howcatchem” mystery subgenre, there was something especially satisfying about Lieutenant Columbo’s trademark squint. As the main character of the iconic police procedural first airing ...