Using 3D printing to speed up orthotic and prosthetic production

Current methods of making orthotics and prosthetics can take up to two weeks. By using 3D printing, University of Michigan researchers are hoping to shorten the time frame down to a day and create lighter and better fitting
Devies. Read more at https://newatlas.com/3d-printed-ortho...

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This project was led by Albert Shih, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, and a Research Professor at the Institute of Gerontology.
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Read a Related Paper:
“Cloud-based Design and Additive Manufacturing of Custom Orthoses,” Procedia CIRP (2017).
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Read the News Release:
https://news.umich.edu/3-d-printed-or...

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