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3D Printed Physical Therapy Tools
Chris Morgan
Mar 5, 2018
MatterHackers' March Hacker of the Month, Drew Aufhammer, grew his 3D printing hobby into a profession for helping physical therapists.
In The Beginning For some of us, turning a passion for a hobby into a profession can become a reality. This story is all about Drew Aufhammer, who did just that with his love of 3D printing.
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Surgical Models and 3D Printing in the Medical Profession
Scott Cahoon
Feb 5, 2018
Discover how 3D printing is transforming and revolutionizing the healthcare industry.
With the introduction of high-end, quality machines at reasonable prices, desktop 3D printing has transitioned from a maker and educational curiosity to an essential production tool in a diversified manufacturer’s quiver. One needs to look no further than the medical profession where desktop 3D printing has hit its stride. Join us on our journey to understand how 3D printing has transformed ...
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Planning Complex Surgeries with 3D Models
Scott Cahoon
Sep 12, 2019
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health utilizes unique patient models to prepare for complex surgeries.
Much of the innovation in 3D printing is being led by experts and organizations in the healthcare industry. From 3D printed cadavers, replacement joints to surgical models, desktop 3D printing has positioned itself at the forefront of customized care. Now healthcare is practiced at the patient level with unique treatments tailored for the individual. This increases the probability of successful ou...
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3D Printing The SynDaver Open-Source Healthcare Mannequin
Mara Hitner
Mar 26, 2018
Learn how 3D printing is delivering higher practice standards for healthcare professionals using high-tech mannequins.
As desktop 3D printers become more robust, reliable, and feature-rich, we are seeing a definite shift in professional use-cases from prototyping to producing final products.
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Using 3D Printing to Overcome Life-Threatening Illness and Injury
Chris Morgan
Jul 7, 2019
July 2019 Hacker of the Month Ian Davis overcame a life-threatening illness and injury and designed a lifelike prosthetic to replace part of his hand.
Our July 2019 Hacker of the Month is Ian Davis from Medford, Oregon, where he works as a prototype design engineer and steel fabricator. Since becoming an early adopter of 3D printing back in 2012 with his purchase of a MakerBot Replicator, Ian has refined his design, prototyping, and production skills to help him with his current project; creating a prosthetic for the missing digits on his left h...
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3D Printing Prosthetics for Outdoor Adventures
Chris Morgan
Jun 28, 2020
Our Hackers of the Month for July 2020 are a team of industrial designers in Boonton, New Jersey, and an amputee war veteran and motivational speaker from England.
Our Hackers of the Month for July 2020 are a serendipitous team consisting of industrial designers located in Boonton, New Jersey, and a motivational speaker from England who is on a journey to inspire other amputees by helping them unlock the door to their own resilient mindset.
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The Future of 3D Printed Prosthetic Hands
Mike Campos & Tyler Anderson
Oct 25, 2017
MatterHackers' in-house 3D Printer Technician, Mike Campos, is using 3D printing to develop an affordable prosthetic hand that can be controlled by muscle sensors.
When my son, Carter, turned to me and asked “Daddy, will you build me a hand?”, I didn’t know how to respond. Carter has a congenital below the elbow amputation. Simply put, he was born without his right hand. It was because of his request that I discovered the world of 3D printing.
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