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3D Printed Physical Therapy Tools

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. (More)
Surgical Models and 3D Printing in the Medical Profession

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 ... (More)
Planning Complex Surgeries with 3D Models

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... (More)
3D Printing The SynDaver Open-Source Healthcare Mannequin

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. (More)
Using 3D Printing to Overcome Life-Threatening Illness and Injury

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... (More)
3D Printing Prosthetics for Outdoor Adventures

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. (More)
The Future of 3D Printed Prosthetic Hands

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. (More)
Designing Adaptive Skis for People with Disabilities Using 3D Printing

Designing Adaptive Skis for People with Disabilities Using 3D Printing

  • Chris Morgan
  • Aug 26, 2019
September 2019 Hacker of the Month Oliver Vaughan-Jones is a design engineer working to create an adaptive sit-ski for people with disabilities.
Our September Hacker of the Month, Oliver Vaughan-Jones, is an outdoor, snow-sports enthusiast that comes from a design engineering background in central Wales.  Oliver started his journey into 3D printing early - his father was a dentist who used 3D design and printing to recreate jaws and dental molds for his practice. Seeing the benefits of the technology early on, Oliver was already famil... (More)
3D Printed Educational Models for the Visually Impaired

3D Printed Educational Models for the Visually Impaired

  • Chris Morgan
  • Dec 18, 2021
Neal McKenzie is an educator dedicated to spreading the word about how 3D printing and design can help the visually impaired.
Neal McKenzie is an Assistive Technology Specialist for the Visually Impaired Department at the Sonoma County Office of Education, which works with Blind and Low Vision students K-12. He helps his students use 3D printing technology in order to make their education more accessible and more comfortable.... (More)
Volunteers Deliver Over 75,000 3D Printed Face Shields in Response to COVID-19

Volunteers Deliver Over 75,000 3D Printed Face Shields in Response to COVID-19

  • MatterHackers
  • May 18, 2020
The Maker Response Hub community of volunteers successfully delivers over 75,000 3D printed face shields and PPE to over 180 medical facilities in need.
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, MatterHackers developed the Maker Response Hub, a place where the 3D printing community, which was ready to take action, registered their 3D printers to begin making critical supplies for medical facilities in need. When the Hub launched in March, MatterHackers set a goal to deliver 25,000 pieces of 3D printed PPE. With the volunteers’ hustle, effort, and ... (More)
Localized Manufacturing In Hospitals: Point-Of-Care 3D Printing Before, During, and After COVID-19

Localized Manufacturing In Hospitals: Point-Of-Care 3D Printing Before, During, and After COVID-19

  • Mara Hitner
  • May 25, 2020
Desktop 3D printing is designed for affordable and accessible rapid prototyping, iteration, and small-batch production of customized models, making hospitals are a perfect fit for this technology, particularly during unprecedented crises.
Desktop 3D printing is designed for affordable and accessible rapid prototyping, iteration, and small-batch production of customized models to provide bespoke solutions quickly. Hospitals are a perfect fit for this technology, where for the past few years it has been used for pre-surgical models typically based on CT or MRI data, surgical guides for individual operations, and training aids for co... (More)
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