Apple was one of the companies that put the aesthetics of its products on an equal plane with the functionality of its products. When they were competing for market share in the 90s and 2000s, iconic design and a better user experience helped establish them as one of the most...
As 3D printed parts become more commonplace in industrial applications, functional integration is becoming increasingly important. A secure mechanical attachment to the larger system is one of the key success factors. With a secure attachment, the part—and the entire system—gains strength and reliabilityOver the past five years, there have been...
The prosthetic and orthotic (O&P) industry is at a pivotal crossroads. On one side, the traditional fabrication method relies on manual craftsmanship, involving plaster casting, hand molding, and extensive trial-and-error adjustments. While effective to some degree, this approach is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to inconsistencies. Conversely, you have "off-the-shelf" O&P...
Combining assemblies (groups of parts) into a single unit is one of the most publicized benefits of 3D printing. Its popularity pertains to the outsized benefits from the most public cases that combine 20 (or more) parts into a single, producible component. But especially in the current economic climate, where...
The orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) industry is at a pivotal juncture. With rising demand fueled by an aging population and increasing instances of chronic conditions, traditional fabrication methods struggle to keep pace. These conventional workflows, rooted in manual craftsmanship, are plagued by inefficiencies, inconsistency, and scalability issues. The integration of...
