The way orthoses are made is changing drastically. Optimal healing processes are reached by fully customizing casts, splints, and other orthotic devices to a patient's specific needs and requirements. Any error or flaw in the design can prevent the patient's recovery or hinder their functionality. Orthoses are frequently made using molds. The traditional process requires a lot of steps and could be executed more [...]
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Orthotic devices are used to provide protection and support to limbs with injuries or medical conditions. The medical industry has been using traditional manufacturing techniques to produce these devices but are now being replaced by digital manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing. Curious to know why? Continue reading this blog. The traditional method uses plaster or [...]
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Are athletes evolving to superhumans or lies the secret within their equipment? Records are being broken around the world. From personal bests to Olympic performances, all are improving at a very fast pace and Twikit has an explanation. Additive manufacturing has found its way towards the sports industry. More and more sports equipment manufacturers are turning away from traditional production techniques. These techniques turn out to [...]
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Are you ready for the new era of golf? Additive manufacturing is finding its way into golf. Functionality and aesthetics are the main drivers for manufacturers and end-users to tap into Additive Manufacturing (AM). Golf grips reinvented Positioning your hands correctly around the grip is one of the basic aspects to ensure a good technique. This is not as simple as it seems. [...]
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Use case Handbrace Imagine designing a brace with a fit so meticulous, it feels intuitive. Surprisingly, such a device can be realized even without the slightest bit of CAD knowledge! With TwikFit, a handbrace can be made with 3D-scan data and then morphed into a prosthetic template based on the patient’s biometrics. Various corrective [...]
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