Create it REAL’s Programmable Foam® in advanced head and neck support systems A collaborative approach to innovation As part of our youth program, which fosters collaboration with student project groups, Create it REAL partnered with a multidisciplinary student team from Pittsburgh University that has a mission to develop a next-generation head and neck support system…
The story of Bernd and his 3D-printed seat – two years later When we first shared the story of Bernd and his custom Programmable Foam® wheelchair seat over two years ago, the technology was full of promise but had not yet been proven in long-term daily use. And the professionals know that in the world…
Henry’s new seating support Henry is proud of his new seating orthosis — and for good reason. A well-fitted seating system can make an enormous difference in everyday life for people with complex physical disabilities: it provides stability, relieves pressure on the body, and improves overall well-being. Jan-Hendrik Warnke, orthopaedic technician at the RAS team…
Transforming test sockets with the Embrace Corset solution FDM 3D printing is the future of test socket manufacturing Traditional prosthetic socket fabrication relies on a manual, craft-based process that has remained largely unchanged for decades. This conventional method involves messy plaster casting of the patient’s residual limb, the creation of a heavy positive plaster model,…
Create it REAL and Vitalitecs bring advanced digital orthopedic production to Mexico Create it REAL is excited to announce a partnership with Vitalitecs, based in Monterrey, Mexico. With the partnership, we provide access to advanced digital production technologies for orthotics, prosthetics, and patient-specific medical devices across Mexico. The collaboration positions Vitalitecs as both a reseller…
How a 3D-printed brace can improve scoliosis treatment Recently, we shared insights from an article by the Dorsi Spinal Institute, which concluded that the best brace for scoliosis treatment is the one the patient wears consistently. This raises an important question: how can professional orthotists and clinicians design treatment plans that not only work but…
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