Designing Prosthetics: When Customization is Crucial
From: Design Engineering - 08/01/2016

Today's prosthetic applications are an example of the intersection of design,
technology, and science. Going beyond traditional molding techniques and
labor-intensive processes presents new opportunities for medical device
design and patient data collection.

Despite its long history, 3D printing is just now flourishing in the medical
sector, especially for generating prosthetics. Engineers and medical
professionals are collaborating on a new generation of technology and design
processes based on the quick customization enabled by 3D printing.

Read the entire article at:
http://www.deskeng.com/de/when-customization-is-crucial

Links:
Naked Prosthetics (with video 4:5)
http://www.npdevices.com

e-NABLE
http://enablingthefuture.org

The Helping Hand Project
http://www.helpinghandproject.org

Open Bionics
http://www.openbionics.com

Open Bionics just unveiled Star Wars, Marvel and Disney themed prosthetics for kids
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/open-bionics-superhero-hands

LimbU
http://www.troybaverstock.com/design/limbU